Coloring is no longer just for children. These days, a growing number of teens and adults are hooked into it, and thousands of coloring pages are readily available on the Internet.
Therapists and psychologists are also recommending coloring for the elderly. In addition to being fun and entertaining, some studies propose that it is good for those with dementia.
Coloring also helps maintain and improve motor function, grip control, and hand-eye coordination. It improves mood, reduces stress and agitation, promotes socialization and cooperation, and encourages mindfulness and meditation.
Regardless of age, coloring is a lot more beneficial than you might think.
In this post, we have gathered 11 of the best and easiest coloring pages for seniors. Check them out and see if there aren’t a few in there that would be perfect for your parents or grandparents.
Let’s go!
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1. Parent Bird
Here is an image of a parent bird that is catering to the needs of its hatchlings. This will definitely make our elderly parents smile as they reminisce about the past and how they tended to our needs when we were young.
This image is available on Get Drawings. You can get it for free if it is your first time downloading photos from their site. You have seven chances to download free printables, so make them count!
2. Tea Party
Many seniors enjoy tea gatherings, which were a traditional form of entertainment for them since they didn’t have smartphones when they were young. A coloring page just like this one will remind them of their younger days. They might even want to color it while having tea with their friends!
3. Flower Power
Here we have a mandala-like design that is rather easy to color since it has large spaces. Your grandmother will surely love it! We recommend for elderly people who may have a hard time seeing clearly.
4. Flowers for Seniors
Grandma probably can’t get enough of flower designs, so here is another one for her enjoyment. The hibiscus flower symbolizes power and wealth, and some say that it also represents elegance, youth, and positivity. Whatever you believe, this flower design is perfect for your grandparents.
Note that this design—or any flower-themed drawing, for that matter—is not only for females. Your grandfather can color them, too. After all, flowers also symbolize glory and honor.
5. Beach Lovers
This image reminds us of an elderly couple having a deep conversation while sitting and drinking by the shore. They talk about the life they have had, and they smile and cry for all the experiences that made them who they are today.
You can print this out for your grandparents to color together. It makes a great gift, along with the other samples from Dover Publications.
6. Peace Be With You
Everyone craves peace, especially those who are tired from years of hard work. Hence, we think that seniors will definitely relate to this particular coloring sheet. You can download it for free from the Coloring Home website.
7. Beach House
If your parents or grandparents own a beach house, this might be the perfect coloring page for them. It will give them a chance to look back on their youth and how they spent their summer nights at the beach.
This design from Etsy is easy to color. While it is very detailed, it has a lot of large spaces, rather simple to illustrate.
8. Home Sweet Home
Home is where the family is, and your grandparents will surely love this design that reminds them of the home they raised their children in. Coloring this page will provide mental stimulation, entertainment, and a nice dose of nostalgia.
9. Flower Mandala
This flower-themed design is also a mandala, and is perfect for elderly people seeking peace and tranquility.
There are other mandala designs available on this site, so take a look and choose the one that you like the best.
10. Date in a Café
Here we have a more intricate design for the senior who enjoys challenges. Since this drawing has a lot of lines and designs, it can help improve focus and concentration. And as with all coloring pages, it will help bring out the artist’s creativity and imagination.
11. Summer Picnic
Finally, this image is perfect for a picnic on a summer day. Many elderly people love going on picnics because it reminds them of doing so when they were young.
Seniors may enjoy coloring this page with their grandkids or children, as doing so would make the experience more special and memorable.
Final Words on Coloring Pages for Seniors
Show your love for the seniors in your life by giving them something that can bring some color into their lives. Coloring pages are a great way to stay sharp while enjoying the beauty of art.
And if you're looking for more fun coloring pages, be sure to check out these blog posts:
- 11 Faith Coloring Pages for Adults
- 15 Printable Coloring Pages for Anxiety Reduction
- 21 Praying for You Coloring Pages to Add to Your Spiritual Practice
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