Spending time doing things you enjoy
can not only help you to stay more interested in life but may also be good for
your health. Many hobbies are enjoyed at
any age and can help to exercise your mind or body (many do both) as well as
provide social interactions.
Creative hobbies such as painting,
sculpting, photography, scrapbooking and knitting or the performing arts are fun
activities for seniors and provide lots of opportunity for socializing. Another healthy hobby is caring for a pet
according to A Place for Mom. They
explain that, “Pets provide a comfort system and actually produce a chemical
chain reaction in the brain that helps to lower levels of the stress-inducing
hormone cortisol and increase the production of the feel-good hormone
serotonin.” Studies have shown that pet
ownership may help lower cholesterol, fight depression and help protect against
heart conditions.
Stretching exercises and yoga are also
popular with seniors as they help improve flexibility and movement and build
balance as well as improve blood flow to the brain, heart and circulatory
system. Yoga classes are designed for many physical fitness levels such as chair
yoga for those unable to get down on the floor. Joining a walking group is another fun way to
exercise and spend time with friendly faces.
At MorningStar
at RidgeGate, we specialize in providing our residents
with a lifestyle of comfort, wellness and community. Every day we offer a variety of fun and
engaging activities that include things such as exercise and aquafit sessions, craft
classes, games, sing-a-longs, dance workshops and much more. Please visit
our website to learn more about our
exceptional community and while you are there, be sure to take a
look at “Life Around Our House.”
MorningStar
at RidgeGate represents the best in senior living with a
distinct mission statement - “to honor, to serve, to invest.” Our foundation is built on honoring God,
valuing all seniors and selecting staff with a felt calling to serve. We are dedicated to providing a true home for
residents amidst a beautiful setting and invite you to schedule a visit to experience
one of the area’s finest senior living communities.
Source: aplaceformom.com
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