Title: Participating in Activities You Enjoy | National Institute on Aging
Headings: Participating in Activities You Enjoy
Participating in Activities You Enjoy
June's Story
Benefits of an Active Lifestyle
Melvin and Linn's Story
Activities to Consider
Get Out and About
Learn Something New
Become More Active in Your Community
Maria's Story
Be Physically Active
Ted's Story
Find the Right Balance
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Content: The isolation can lead to depression and is not good for your health. If you find yourself spending a lot of time alone, try adding a volunteer or social activity to your routine. June's Story
June feels great. She enjoys gardening, playing cards with friends at the senior center, and taking a water aerobics class at the county indoor pool. She turns 78 this year, but feels like she’s still in her 50s. Research shows that staying active can help older adults like June stay healthy. Benefits of an Active Lifestyle
Engaging in social and productive activities you enjoy, like taking an art class or becoming a volunteer in your community, may help to maintain your well-being. Research tells us that older people with an active lifestyle: Are less likely to develop certain diseases. Participating in hobbies and other social and leisure pursuits may lower risk for developing some health problems, including dementia.