Old age can be an extraordinary period if we think about the advantages it brings with it: free time, the possibility to travel, to think about happy moments and achievements, to dedicate yourself to creative activities and hobbies, etc.
Creative activities bring special benefits for seniors.
By dedicating your free time to an activity that brings you pleasure, you disconnect yourself from anything that may cause you stress or anxiety. Creative activities involve very little analysis of your decisions and, therefore, less judgment and more tolerance to your mistakes. Seniors who have creative hobbies or who work on developing them feel more fulfilled and much happier. Studies also show that they are much more active, and these activities stimulate their memory. Senior communities like The Parks Senior Living center offer different activities for their senior residents to stay active and happy.
And the best part is that you do not have to be creative to have a creative hobby. Everyone starts somewhere and the most important thing is to find a recreational activity that you like and that gives you that mental freedom.
Creative hobby ideas that seniors can try
- Writing (journaling, blogging, even book writing)
- Photography
- Calligraphy
- Floral arrangements
- Origami
- Mandala coloring
- Painting
- Playing a musical instrument
- Cooking for pleasure
- Meditation
- Crafting activities (crocheting, decorating, beading, scrapbooking, card making, etc.)
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