Summer is upon us. There’s no better time of year to enjoy the sun on your skin, the wind in your face, and the fragrance of blooming flowers all around you.
Spending time outdoors can help reduce stress, improve mood, and boost mental clarity. This great article shows a clear correlation between spending more time outdoors and a higher level of wellness for seniors, or any age group. But why?
The natural environment offers a variety of subtle yet important physiological and psychological benefits that can help seniors reduce or even eliminate their need for certain medications, as well as enjoy cognitive improvements.
For example, those who spent just one hour outdoors reportedly showed a 20 percent longer attention span.
Staying active in retirement is important for everyone, but combining physical activity with natural, outdoor settings can be especially beneficial for seniors. It’s important to find a way to get outside that you enjoy, too. Whether it’s gardening, bird watching, or taking a leisurely walk with friends, seniors who spend more time outdoors can reap the rewards of improved health and a greater sense of well-being. Here’s to great health, and an amazing summer!
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The Seniors Center is committed to finding solutions to strengthen and protect the Social Security Trust Fund. Social Security is a contract between citizens and the government. Money deposited in the Trust Fund should only be used to pay benefits to eligible recipients.
The Seniors Center is demanding Congress finally put a stop to the careless borrowing and spending by greedy politicians that has put our Trust Fund and our secure retirement in jeopardy.
At The Seniors Center, our goal is to help seniors, and we’re doing that by protecting the future of Social Security. Retirees shouldn’t have to worry about losing their hard-earned benefits to taxes or the agendas of greedy politicians. If you agree, we invite you to sign our petition today! And follow The Seniors Center on Twitter and Facebook for more updates!
