| If you are a senior you may be resigned to the fact | | | | The point is to stay physically invigorated and |
| that the busiest years of your life are over, but you | | | | mentally active. However, that doesn't mean that |
| can still do many things to ensure active senior living. | | | | you take on more that you don't need, or your |
| Just because you're over 65, doesn't mean that life | | | | doctor advises you not to. Active senior living doesn't |
| has to be boring or dull. There are so many ways to | | | | mean becoming exhausted, and it should be a |
| contribute to society, or just have fun. Active senior | | | | relaxing time of your life. If you feel that it's too |
| living means you make the choice on what you want, | | | | much, cut back on some activities, and take a few |
| and then go get it. | | | | moments for yourself. There's nothing wrong with |
| There are many options to keep you busy. You can | | | | sitting on a garden patio, or curled up by a warm |
| dig up a few hobbies from the past that you used to | | | | fireplace with a good book in hand. You'll still be |
| do. Go back and get your dancing shoes on, or if you | | | | getting needed mental stimulation, but a way to relax |
| never danced, learn how to. A fun part of active | | | | your body at the same time. Active senior living is a |
| senior living can include dancing. | | | | choice now that you're older. |
| Sewing is another mentally stimulating challenge, and | | | | Perhaps you'd enjoy a small part-time job. A lot of |
| you could make a few outfits to head out on the | | | | seniors love the routine even after they've retried of |
| town, and look great. Many community centers | | | | getting up and going to a job. It makes them feel |
| recognize that active senior living is important and | | | | useful again, and this might fit your personality to a |
| they offer sewing classes to both men and women | | | | tee. If it is, consult with your doctor about taking on |
| who are retired. | | | | a job, if you have any serious medical conditions that |
| Ask your church or local synagogue, if you can start | | | | might limit what you do. You don't need any other |
| up a study group just for the other seniors. Another | | | | serious complications to develop from any health |
| way to be active physically and mentally is to home | | | | issue you might have, so it's best to ask. Active |
| visit others, and bring a little companionship to them. | | | | senior living is the way to live once you're older, but |
| People who are confined to their homes love having | | | | remember to always make it a pleasant experience |
| company. Active senior living means that you can | | | | for your mind and body. |
| visit others in nursing homes too. | | | | |