It is essential to have hobbies as one grows older, as aging is often accompanied by physical decline, mental decline, and frequent feelings of loneliness and/or sadness for various reasons. To combat such degeneration, it is important to keep the mind and body occupied with different hobbies and activities. Dancing is an especially fun hobby, but its purposes lie beyond amusement. Dancing actually has numerous health benefits, and can be an especially valuable pastime in old age. Read on to find out five of many wonderful physical and mental health benefits of dancing for aging adults and seniors.

There is something special about a good book, article, or story. Whether you are reading a newspaper article or a fiction book, the very act of reading is advantageous and valid because it is a mentally stimulating and enriching activity; no one format or genre is ‘better’ than the other. Reading is valuable for people of all ages, but is an activity you’ll want to continue or begin in your senior years for your benefit. Read on to find out about the 11 benefits of reading for seniors.

Anyone who has had a pet understands the pure joy of having an extra set of feet – or paws, in this case – pattering around the house and spreading love to each family member. Pets are pure comfort and joy. They are not just ‘items’ or ‘accessories’ to show off to your neighbors or houseguests – surprisingly, they have been proven to have both physical and mental benefits for people of all ages. Owning a pet as a senior can thus be quite advantageous. Below are five benefits of having a pet as a senior or an aging adult.

Breakfast has numerous health benefits, such as increasing energy, concentration, and memory, all of which are important and which may shrink as we age. If you are looking for a healthy, flavorful, and unique breakfast idea, overnight oats are a great breakfast choice for people of all ages and can be prepared by our caregivers. Make your mornings easier and brighter by following the recipe below!

Warmer weather has finally arrived in Canada, and people are ready to get outside after many long months of being indoors, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. Your aging loved one might be looking for a fun, safe hobby that will allow them to spend time outdoors in a manner that is not overly strenuous. Fortunately, gardening is a great hobby for all ages, and does not have to be given up when the seasons change.

Due to the rapid spread and outbreak of COVID-19, this has resulted in the masses having to self-isolate for long periods of time. While this is an extremely necessary practice in order to minimize the spread of COVID, quarinting yourself can result in feeling isolated from society, or like they have no sense of routine.

We have all heard of the phrase “The Most Important Meal of the Day” in regards to breakfast, and there is no doubt that eating breakfast has its health benefits. This has been studied extensively. Eating breakfast allows for a more balanced lifestyle and diet, and additionally, gets your metabolism going earlier in the day.