Local seniors get to try out the shooting range

REXBURG (Homestead Senior Living) — The residents of The Homestead Senior Living had a awesome clip yet again! They went retired to nan shooting scope and changeable .22 caliber rifles and pistols. The determination to present target shooting stemmed from resident feedback expressing liking successful trying caller and adventurous activities.

Many residents, immoderate of whom had anterior acquisition pinch firearms, welcomed nan opportunity to revisit a past hobby successful a safe and controlled environment.

For Alex, this was a dream travel existent and marked disconnected 1 of nan items connected his bucket list. For Peter, he was gladsome to spot he “still had it”, arsenic he changeable a bullseye connected nan target.

The outings not only supply residents pinch a thrilling recreational acquisition but besides connection galore cognitive and beingness benefits. Target shooting requires focus, concentration, and hand-eye coordination, each of which are important for maintaining cognitive usability and dexterity arsenic individuals age.