Tag: senior wellness

GETTING BY GIVING – VOLUNTEERING

Volunteering is a wonderful benefit to your sense of well-being.

 

Volunteering your skills, knowledge, companionship, and time is a wonderful benefit to your sense of well-being as you age. Decades of learning and experience can be shared with others who can benefit from it. If you have already crossed a bridge, you can help build one for the person coming behind you. Volunteers are needed in all aspects of life. Delivering a meal to those who can no longer navigate the three flights of stairs to their apartment may mean they eat that day and get to stay in their beloved home. Teaching people to read introduces them to the world and shares the knowledge and wisdom of the authors. Each hour of volunteerism adds to our humanity.

P.S. A positive side benefit of sharing yourself is that you get to enjoy the experiences. If you usher at a small local theater, you also enjoy the show.

BENEFICIAL HERBS

Beneficial herbs that strengthen our immune systems.

 

There are numerous beneficial herbs that strengthen our immune systems. Among them are basil, oregano, mint, parsley, and thyme. Many of these herbs are easy to grow indoors during the winter and enjoy being placed outside in the summer months in their pots. They can also flavor our food in a tasty and natural way to promote a healthier appetite.  Herbs also provide us with aromatherapy, as they are brushed up against on a windowsill to release their fragrance or tossed in the bathwater. Three herbs and spices that are especially helpful for senior wellness are rosemary (helps with memory improvement), turmeric (assists with alleviating arthritis pain), and ginger (helps with blood sugar levels).

P.S. Spearmint can help improve digestion, boost respiratory health, and increase circulation. Drop some fresh leaves in boiling water for a quick tea.