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Scrapbooking - Take all those boxes of old photos you have stashed away and turn them into beautiful books you can pass on to family.
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Gardening - Planting a garden is not only enjoyable, it's also very therapeutic. It can promote relaxation and encourages use of motor skills.
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Walks - Daily walks can do wonders for our health. Grab some friends and take a stroll around the neighborhood.
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Musical instrument - Music can have amazing benefits, such as reducing stress and pain. It can also help preserve brain function.
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Board games/cards - Games are a great way for seniors to keep their minds sharp.
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Family time - Visiting with family and friends keeps spirits high, avoids social isolation, and helps strengthen bonds.
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Knitting - Creating arts and crafts can be very engaging and cathartic. Knitting is also a great activity to do with a group.
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Care for a pet - 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.
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Painting - This creative outlet has wonderful benefits, such as boosting positivity and enhancing self-expression.
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Yoga - Yoga provides many physical, mental, and emotional benefits, including minimizing stress, strengthening bones, and improving balance.
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Meditation - Meditation can help lower blood pressure, stress levels, and boost the immune system.
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Baking - Learn to bake and decorate cakes, or take culinary classes at a local institution.
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Bird watching - This is a great activity for seniors to get outside and explore the local wildlife.
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Video games - Increasingly more seniors are getting into video games. Certain games can be great for maintaining hand-eye coordination and cognitive abilities.
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Golf - Low-impact activities like golf are a great way for seniors to get out and stay active and social at the same time.
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Read - Reading is a relaxing past time that also keeps the mind sharp.
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Dance
- Learning to dance keeps you fit and healthy while giving you the opportunity to make new friends.
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Volunteer - Volunteer work allows you to stay engaged in your local community and keeps you stimulated.
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Journaling - Write down all of your memories in a journal to pass along to your family.
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Travel - There are many tours and opportunities for older people to travel around the world.
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Technology classes - 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.
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Swimming - This aerobic exercise is easy on joints, making it the perfect activity for seniors looking to stay healthy.
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Photography - Snapping photos keeps your creative side active and allows you to see the world through a different lens.
© iStock
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Writing class - Try your hand at writing poetry or novels.
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Mentor - Join a mentor program for at-risk youths and pass on one of your passions.
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Refinishing wood - Projects such as refinishing wood or refurbishing furniture are a great way to pass an afternoon.
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Model building - Building model cars or planes can be a great way to maintain hand-eye coordination and a fun activity to do with grandchildren.
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Jigsaw puzzles - Jigsaw puzzles are both enjoyable and challenging for the brain.
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Theater class - 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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Ancestry
- Delve into your family history and trace your lineage with resources from your local library or any number of online ancestry websites. See also: The Japanese seniors choosing rugby over retirement
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Scrapbooking - Take all those boxes of old photos you have stashed away and turn them into beautiful books you can pass on to family.
© iStock
1 / 31 Fotos
Gardening - Planting a garden is not only enjoyable, it's also very therapeutic. It can promote relaxation and encourages use of motor skills.
© iStock
2 / 31 Fotos
Walks - Daily walks can do wonders for our health. Grab some friends and take a stroll around the neighborhood.
© iStock
3 / 31 Fotos
Musical instrument - Music can have amazing benefits, such as reducing stress and pain. It can also help preserve brain function.
© iStock
4 / 31 Fotos
Board games/cards - Games are a great way for seniors to keep their minds sharp.
© iStock
5 / 31 Fotos
Family time - Visiting with family and friends keeps spirits high, avoids social isolation, and helps strengthen bonds.
© iStock
6 / 31 Fotos
Knitting - Creating arts and crafts can be very engaging and cathartic. Knitting is also a great activity to do with a group.
© iStock
7 / 31 Fotos
Care for a pet - 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.
© iStock
8 / 31 Fotos
Painting - This creative outlet has wonderful benefits, such as boosting positivity and enhancing self-expression.
© iStock
9 / 31 Fotos
Yoga - Yoga provides many physical, mental, and emotional benefits, including minimizing stress, strengthening bones, and improving balance.
© iStock
10 / 31 Fotos
Meditation - Meditation can help lower blood pressure, stress levels, and boost the immune system.
© iStock
11 / 31 Fotos
Baking - Learn to bake and decorate cakes, or take culinary classes at a local institution.
© iStock
12 / 31 Fotos
Bird watching - This is a great activity for seniors to get outside and explore the local wildlife.
© iStock
13 / 31 Fotos
Video games - Increasingly more seniors are getting into video games. Certain games can be great for maintaining hand-eye coordination and cognitive abilities.
© iStock
14 / 31 Fotos
Golf - Low-impact activities like golf are a great way for seniors to get out and stay active and social at the same time.
© iStock
15 / 31 Fotos
Read - Reading is a relaxing past time that also keeps the mind sharp.
© iStock
16 / 31 Fotos
Dance
- Learning to dance keeps you fit and healthy while giving you the opportunity to make new friends.
© Shutterstock
17 / 31 Fotos
Volunteer - Volunteer work allows you to stay engaged in your local community and keeps you stimulated.
© iStock
18 / 31 Fotos
Journaling - Write down all of your memories in a journal to pass along to your family.
© iStock
19 / 31 Fotos
Travel - There are many tours and opportunities for older people to travel around the world.
© iStock
20 / 31 Fotos
Technology classes - 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.
© iStock
21 / 31 Fotos
Swimming - This aerobic exercise is easy on joints, making it the perfect activity for seniors looking to stay healthy.
© iStock
22 / 31 Fotos
Photography - Snapping photos keeps your creative side active and allows you to see the world through a different lens.
© iStock
23 / 31 Fotos
Writing class - Try your hand at writing poetry or novels.
© iStock
24 / 31 Fotos
Mentor - Join a mentor program for at-risk youths and pass on one of your passions.
© iStock
25 / 31 Fotos
Refinishing wood - Projects such as refinishing wood or refurbishing furniture are a great way to pass an afternoon.
© iStock
26 / 31 Fotos
Model building - Building model cars or planes can be a great way to maintain hand-eye coordination and a fun activity to do with grandchildren.
© iStock
27 / 31 Fotos
Jigsaw puzzles - Jigsaw puzzles are both enjoyable and challenging for the brain.
© iStock
28 / 31 Fotos
Theater class - 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.
© iStock
29 / 31 Fotos
Ancestry
- Delve into your family history and trace your lineage with resources from your local library or any number of online ancestry websites. See also: The Japanese seniors choosing rugby over retirement
© Shutterstock
30 / 31 Fotos
Hobby ideas for seniors
Finding the right activity can be hard!
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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.
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