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A healthy lifestyle is important for a long life. Part of living a healthy lifestyle means keeping social and participating in activities that are enjoyable. Hobbies and leisure activities can prevent seniors from isolating themselves and helps them stay mentally and physically sharp.

Browse through the following images to discover the best hobby ideas for seniors!

▲Take all those boxes of old photos you have stashed away and turn them into beautiful books you can pass on to family.

▲Planting a garden is not only enjoyable, it's also very therapeutic. It can promote relaxation and encourages use of motor skills.

▲Daily walks can do wonders for our health. Grab some friends and take a stroll around the neighborhood.

▲Music can have amazing benefits, such as reducing stress and pain. It can also help preserve brain function.

▲Games are a great way for seniors to keep their minds sharp.

▲Visiting with family and friends keeps spirits high, avoids social isolation, and helps strengthen bonds.

▲Creating arts and crafts can be very engaging and cathartic. Knitting is also a great activity to do with a group.

▲Pets provide a comfort system while also producing a chemical chain reaction in the brain that helps us lower stress, fight depression, and combat heart disease.

▲This creative outlet has wonderful benefits, such as boosting positivity and enhancing self-expression.

▲Yoga provides many physical, mental, and emotional benefits, including minimizing stress, strengthening bones, and improving balance.

▲Meditation can help lower blood pressure, stress levels, and boost the immune system.

▲Learn to bake and decorate cakes, or take culinary classes at a local institution.

▲This is a great activity for seniors to get outside and explore the local wildlife.

▲Increasingly more seniors are getting into video games. Certain games can be great for maintaining hand-eye coordination and cognitive abilities.

▲Low-impact activities like golf are a great way for seniors to get out and stay active and social at the same time.

▲Reading is a relaxing past time that also keeps the mind sharp.

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Learning to dance keeps you fit and healthy while giving you the opportunity to make new friends.

▲Volunteer work allows you to stay engaged in your local community and keeps you stimulated.

▲Write down all of your memories in a journal to pass along to your family.

▲There are many tours and opportunities for older people to travel around the world.

▲Technology is a huge part of modern-day life and can be very confusing to navigate for seniors. There are various classes that teach you how to use computers, iPads, cell phones, and many more.

▲This aerobic exercise is easy on joints, making it the perfect activity for seniors looking to stay healthy.

▲Snapping photos keeps your creative side active and allows you to see the world through a different lens.

▲Try your hand at writing poetry or novels.

▲Join a mentor program for at-risk youths and pass on one of your passions.

▲Projects such as refinishing wood or refurbishing furniture are a great way to pass an afternoon.

▲Building model cars or planes can be a great way to maintain hand-eye coordination and a fun activity to do with grandchildren.

▲Jigsaw puzzles are both enjoyable and challenging for the brain.

▲Many seniors are faced with high levels of loneliness, especially if they live alone, which in turn can cause health problems. A theater class is fun and helps you form strong social bonds.

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Delve into your family history and trace your lineage with resources from your local library or any number of online ancestry websites.