As people age, sometimes enjoying a favorite pastime such as reading becomes more difficult. This may be because a vision problem or arthritis or another physical limitation makes it harder to hold a book. That’s when an audiobook can step in to entertain and transport. Books take us to other worlds, cultures, and situations. They can counsel and lift our spirits. They can underscore that none of us are ever truly alone, because others have felt or experienced what we are feeling. Many libraries have audiobooks available for check out. Audiobooks strengthen memory skills, reduce stress, and even improve sleep. In addition, they give us something to think about and talk about.
P.S. “LibriVox” is a site that has free public domain audiobooks. They are read by volunteers from all over the world.
