12 Healthy Activities You Can Do With Your Parents During The Holidays

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1. Hit the dog park.

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Studies show that dogs may be beneficial to their owners' health. So whether or not there's a dog at your parents' house, getting outside and hanging with some pups is never a bad idea.

2. Have a technology tutoring session.

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Chances are there's tons of stuff online that your parents would love — if they knew how to access it. Plus, as they get older, they can benefit from things like remote monitoring tools, telemedicine, and wearable tech. Helping them get familiar with technology will be healthy in all kinds of ways!

3. Cook something new together.

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Why not shake it up? Find a new, healthy recipe you want to add to your holiday meal and tackle it as a team. As a bonus, you'll be helping your parents eat good, healthy ingredients, which will have a big impact, as studies show.

4. See some live music together.

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OK, so you don't have to go to a concert like the one pictured here — but look at local listings and see if there's live music at the local coffee shop or café. Get out of the house and discover something new!

5. Do a holiday lights walking tour.

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Ditch the car and see the neighborhood on foot. It will (obviously) be magical, and good for you too!

6. Try some yoga.

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Head to a class or just unroll your mats at home! No matter where you practice, yoga is extremely beneficial for people in their fifties and beyond — here are some tips to get you started.

7. Play Scrabble.

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Always an excellent way to stay sharp.

8. Play charades.

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Before you say no, consider that this game is actually really fun and a great way to spend a night laughing with your family! And laughter, as we all know, is the best medicine.

9. Do a craft project.

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Maybe there are art supplies from your childhood hanging around the house, or maybe you'll need to look for a class to take — either way, doing a craft together will be a great chance to use your hands, catch up, and improve your well-being.

10. Check out the night sky.

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Got an old telescope in the basement? Bring it out and look up together. Even if you don't remember much from high school astronomy class, see what constellations you can identify.

11. Visit a local museum together.

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Odds are good that you haven't been to the museums in your parents' town since you were on an elementary school field trip, so why not revisit them? Spend a few hours reliving those memories and taking in some art.

12. Create a family tree.

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Your parents are full of knowledge about where you came from, and getting this conversation started could open up all kinds of possibilities. You could get your genome sequenced to learn about ancestry and health risks — plus, doing the saliva test together will bring you closer than ever!

As your parents get older, there's more you can do to treasure your time with them for many years to come! Give Basis this holiday season, the perfect gift for someone you love. Find out even more here.