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Staying active is all about staying interested in activities - having healthy hobbies like gardening and bird-watching can be the perfect way to stay healthy in our twilight years.
Scrapbooking has become extremely popular around the world. It’s a hobby that offers many benefits for seniors interested in trying their hand at this interesting and fun past time. The top eight reasons to delve into the world of scrapbooking include:
1. The process of scrapbooking protects your most cherished photographs in archival-safe albums for the [...]
The United States Department of Justice has estimated that 2.1 million seniors are victims of crime annually. Approximately one in five personal crimes against seniors involve theft. It’s been reported that over 90 percent of crimes against individuals over the age of 65 are property-related crimes.
Once caught, it will take at least seven years before [...]
There are many opportunities for volunteer work no matter where you live. Giving your time to a charity can give seniors a tremendous sense of confidence. Volunteering for an organization is a great way to expand your social circle and meet other active seniors. There may have circumstances in your own life when you were [...]
Spending time with your grandchildren can be some of the most cherished time in your life. The role of grandparent often affords more time that can be spent with the children in your life than you’ve ever had before. Playing interactive activities and participating in funny games help children develop a sense of themselves as [...]
Does the ascent of popularity of Audiobooks mean the death of pulp and paper equipment? Will all that surplus mechanical equipment become obsolete as the paper industry falls by the wayside? Probably not. In fact, since the United States ranks in the top 5 consumers of paper products, the paper industry is here to stay. [...]
The act of writing a memoir is a courageous one. You may find that setting to paper the history of your life becomes an emotional journey. Recording memoirs is a way of leaving a legacy for future generations, but it’s also beneficial to the writer. Examining the past has a way of bringing into focus [...]
The National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion reports that 50% of adults 65 years or older have been diagnosed by their physician with arthritis. This is a staggering statistic. Arthritis is a term that actually includes a group of more than one hundred rheumatic diseases. Oesteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, gout, and fibromyalgia are [...]
Pets usually become beloved members of the family. Anyone can benefit from owning a pet as they teach responsibility, increase the serotonin in your brain, and provide you with company. Pets for the elderly are a great way to aid in the grieving of a spouse, or just to have around as a friend.
Some pets [...]
By spending only a few minutes a day meditating, you can gain insight and calmness in your life. Seniors can really benefit from taking the time to incorporate meditation into their daily routines. Meditation helps to center a person, as well as to calm the inner self with tranquility in a hectic world. There are [...]
Brain Age is a revolutionary video game designed for the Nintendo DS handheld system. Working to stay healthy is a major part of our society, and many individuals are becoming increasingly health conscious. The creators of Brain Age caught on, and introduced a new game that provides a different type of exercise, mental exercise that [...]
