Mind & Body

Decluttering Your Space And Mind
Embracing minimalist living as a senior can significantly enhance one's quality of life by decluttering both the physical space and the mind. For seniors, simplifying their living environment can lead to a more manageable and safer space, reducing the risks of accidents while promoting ease of mobility. This decluttered space mirrors into mental clarity, as a less cluttered environment contributes to reduced stress levels and an overall sense of calm.
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Seniors Redefining Fitness: Embracing CrossFit for Health and Vitality

In a world where age often meets assumptions about physical limitations, a vibrant movement is reshaping perceptions and breaking stereotypes. Enter seniors in CrossFit—a community rewriting the narrative on aging and fitness, proving that strength knows no bounds, and age is just a number. Here are some reasons why seniors should try CrossFit.

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DON’T LET BOREDOM JOIN YOUR TEAM
Growing older often leaves people feeling as though there is no longer a purpose or purpose to their lives. This can lead to depression and loneliness. However, you (or a loved one) do not have to accept a boring life post-retirement. Seniors can take up many interesting activities to occupy their bodies and minds while they are bored.
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Stress Relievers - Tips for Dealing with Everyday Stress - Part 3 of 6

Stress Relievers - Tips for Dealing with Everyday Stress

 It's the everyday stress that can really get you down. Everyday stress can become chronic, and dealing with stress in a healthy way is important. Here are some tips of relieving everyday stress.

1.  Take an art class - Art therapy has been shown to help with stress relief. Being able to channel the internal emotions into an art medium can be very therapeutic.

 2. Prayer, guided meditation and imagery - Experts say that 10 to 20 minutes of prayer or meditation each day can help reduce stress. Guided imagery also may be helpful, and can be included with prayer or meditation. You can find websites with stress-relieving images to click on, and there are other sources for guided imagery online and at your library. You may also choose to see a professional who can guide you through the imagery or meditation.

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