Although the benefits of daily meditation are widely documented, many experts believe that meditation offers older adults with an even broader range of mental, physical, and emotional health benefits. Meditation is an important aspect of many older adults’ busy, healthy lifestyles. A daily commitment to meditation can help older adults to enhance their mood, decrease…
One of life’s basic joys is reading a book. In a world when screens are everywhere, it’s easy to lose sight of the pleasure of cuddling up with a good book. It’s also simple to miss the numerous benefits of reading. In addition to improving sleep, reducing stress, and other benefits, reading can also help…
Regular exercise and a balanced diet are well-known strategies to age gracefully, but having a creative pastime, such as painting, keeps your mind sharp and may enhance your overall quality of life. Here are six benefits of painting that may boost your physical and mental health. Cultivates a Positive Attitude Painting creates a relaxed, open…
Retirees can live on less with a low cost of living. If you are willing to cut your retirement spending, you may be able to retire earlier and live well on a low retirement income. Here are some tips for cutting costs in retirement without jeopardizing your quality of life. Downsize Moving into a less…
Emotional overeating is typical in older adults, who resort to food for comfort as they struggle with aging, loneliness, and bereavement. While some struggle to maintain a healthy weight, many are emotional overeaters. Caregivers must pay attention to their loved ones’ eating habits in order to ensure that both their bodily and emotional needs are…
