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Senior Green Thumbs – The Benefits of Gardening

Senior Green Thumbs - The Benefits of Gardening Whether it’s tending a large vegetable plot, working in a community garden, or planting a few potted pansies, gardening can do wonders for a senior’s overall health and well-being. More Than A Hobby “For many seniors, gardening is much more than a hobby. Being outdoors and [...]

Ten Ways to Boost Your Senior’s Mental Health

By Bridget Bear|2022-06-22T14:59:46-05:00May 12th, 2022|Categories: Healthy Living|Tags: healthy aging, healthy living, mental health, social isolation|

Ten Ways to Boost Your Senior’s Mental Health The lingering COVID-19 pandemic has taken a toll on everyone - especially older adults. According to an AARP Foundation report, two-thirds of adults reported experience social isolation and high levels of anxiety since the beginning of the pandemic. And, unfortunately, there is no vaccine to prevent loneliness. [...]