Art therapy is a common form of treatment used for seniors to help decrease their anxiety and increase their hand-eye coordination. Some psychologists have even compared the impact of doing crafts to the calming effects of meditation. This means that seniors may find it therapeutic to create crafts such as knitting, painting quilting, or clay making.

There are frequently clubs associated with such crafts. Quilting enthusiasts have gotten together for generations to trade patchwork, ideas, and new patterns. Some organizations such as The Modern Quilting Guild host national events, however, there are also smaller clubs on a more local level that you can likely find at a senior center near you where all skill levels are invited to participate.

If you feel more connected to painting, this hobby is often used in therapy and recovery. Working with watercolors, oil paints, and other types of paint to create art can inspire playfulness, improve focus, and help seniors focus on their hand-eye coordination, making this a great creative hobby for seniors to engage in.