Senior Activities for Mental Health

April 8, 2024

Mindfulness is the human ability to be in the present moment and being aware of what we're doing and who we are. Sometimes, it can be easy to allow little details of the day to cause all sorts of overwhelming emotions. It's good to take a step back and try to centre ourselves daily so we don't allow an abundance of emotions to overwhelm us and take over our thoughts, which could result in unwanted reactions. Mindfulness can help us stay positive.

Here are some easy, low-cost mindfulness activities you can do alone or with a group:

Colouring—You're never too old to colour, and many fun adult colouring options exist. Colouring requires focus and concentration and is relaxing for any age group.
Spend time in nature – Go for a nice walk on a local trail. Listening to the breeze blowing through the tree branches and the birds singing is relaxing. Sometimes, just listening to the waves crash on the shore can make you feel at ease.
Bingo – When playing bingo, you're focused on the numbers being called and looking to see if you have the right ones on your card. This is being in the present moment as you focus on what's happening around you.

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