It is no mystery why we love our grandparents dearly. When our strict parents say no to buying cookies, Granny would bake us fresh cookie batches to make us happy. When Mama is preoccupied with house chores, we can always rely on Granddaddy to bring us out for exciting nature walks. From spoiling us with…
Seniors often pick up new interests and hobbies after their retirement. It is known amongst many that exercising or partaking in social activities, such as joining book or gardening clubs, and having group exercises in the park, can provide great benefits for our senior loved ones. However, are there any benefits to volunteering for seniors?…
Animal therapy is an increasingly common form of therapy at senior living communities, hospices, and even right in your very own home. Animal therapy involves seniors’ interactions with trained animals – dogs, cats, and even farm animals, to name a few – to improve mental wellness and their quality of life. These interactions are guided…
When we retire, our lives may not be as hectic and fast-paced as before. But just because our pace of life has slowed down doesn’t mean our social lives need to slow down too! Regular socialization for seniors, whether at home or in a welcoming residential community, boosts physical, mental, and emotional health, and can…
The global COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way we work and interact with one another. However, one thing that remains unchanged is our need for social interaction with other people. After all, humans are social creatures who rely on one another to thrive in group settings. This is why social isolation, or the need to…