{"id":13868,"date":"2021-06-07T10:15:00","date_gmt":"2021-06-07T17:15:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dianagregory.com\/?p=13868"},"modified":"2021-05-23T13:46:36","modified_gmt":"2021-05-23T20:46:36","slug":"self-care-activities-for-seniors","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dianagregory.com\/self-care-activities-for-seniors\/","title":{"rendered":"Self-Care Activities for Seniors"},"content":{"rendered":"\n[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][et_pb_post_title _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][\/et_pb_post_title][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;18px&#8221; text_line_height=&#8221;1.8em&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]&nbsp;\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As trendy as self-care has become on social media, it\u2019s not just for teenagers and young adults. In fact, many adults and seniors can benefit from incorporating self-care activities into their everyday life. And no, it does not always mean you have to do face masks and drink wine, although that definitely does work for some people. Everyone enjoys different things and has unique interests, so there\u2019s no one size fits all when it comes to self-care. There are various forms of self-care that you\u2019ll have to experiment with before you find what works best for you and your lifestyle. I\u2019ve compiled a list of ideas that will hopefully spark your interest to start your self-care journey.<\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;18px&#8221; text_line_height=&#8221;1.8em&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;|||20px|false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;15px|||||&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<ul>\n<li>\n<h5><strong>Time in Nature<\/strong><\/h5>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"9931\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/dianagregory.com\/10-ways-to-promote-health-after-50\/seniors-walking\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/dianagregory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/seniors-walking.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1920,1280\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;5.6&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;135&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.005&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"seniors walking\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/dianagregory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/seniors-walking-300x200.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/dianagregory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/seniors-walking-1024x683.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/dianagregory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/seniors-walking-300x200.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" alt=\"seniors walking\" class=\"wp-image-9931 alignright size-medium\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dianagregory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/seniors-walking-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dianagregory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/seniors-walking-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dianagregory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/seniors-walking-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/dianagregory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/seniors-walking-1080x720.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/dianagregory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/seniors-walking.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>Spending time outdoors is therapeutic for many people, myself included. Being outside in nature gives your body a sense of calm and helps clear your head. Vitamin D from the sun makes you happier, the fresh air helps reduce stress levels, and your body gets a chance to recharge. Whether you decide to go for a walk, hike, or get your hands dirty in a garden, your body and mind will feel the difference.<\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;18px&#8221; text_line_height=&#8221;1.8em&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;|||20px|false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;21px|||||&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<ul>\n<li>\n<h5><strong>Socialize<\/strong><\/h5>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it\u2019s been a rough year for everyone\u2019s social life. With the vaccine becoming more readily available, we\u2019re slowly starting to go out and socialize again, but everyone should still follow the health and safety protocols recommended by the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/coronavirus\/2019-ncov\/index.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CDC<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. That being said, if you don\u2019t feel comfortable going out quite yet, there\u2019s still ways to communicate with your friends and family. If you\u2019re tired of talking on the phone, Facetime and Skype have become increasingly popular this past year to video chat with loved ones. There are also many clubs that now host virtual meetings, such as book clubs, so you can socialize from the safety of your home. Try and join a virtual club that peaks your interest to keep busy and make some friends in the process.<\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;18px&#8221; text_line_height=&#8221;1.8em&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;|||20px|false|false&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Gratitude Journal<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"13884\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/dianagregory.com\/five-min-journa\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/dianagregory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Five-Min-Journa.png\" data-orig-size=\"425,727\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Five Min Journa;\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/dianagregory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Five-Min-Journa-175x300.png\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/dianagregory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Five-Min-Journa.png\" src=\"https:\/\/dianagregory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Five-Min-Journa-175x300.png\" width=\"98\" height=\"168\" alt=\"Five Min Journa;\" class=\"wp-image-13884 alignright size-medium\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dianagregory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Five-Min-Journa-175x300.png 175w, https:\/\/dianagregory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Five-Min-Journa.png 425w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 98px) 100vw, 98px\" \/>Writing down your daily thoughts and acknowledging what you\u2019re grateful for is something\u00a0a lot of us don\u2019t do nearly as much as we should. It\u2019s so easy to focus on the negative aspects of our lives and things we want to fix, that we don\u2019t recognize the good all around us. Take five minutes a day to write down what you\u2019re grateful for and see how it changes your life and overall mindset. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Five-Minute-Journal-Happier-Minutes\/dp\/0991846206\/ref=asc_df_0991846206\/?tag=hyprod-20&amp;linkCode=df0&amp;hvadid=230452451677&amp;hvpos=&amp;hvnetw=g&amp;hvrand=9114818575425946955&amp;hvpone=&amp;hvptwo=&amp;hvqmt=&amp;hvdev=c&amp;hvdvcmdl=&amp;hvlocint=&amp;hvlocphy=9012299&amp;hvtargid=pla-381135731668&amp;psc=1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is my personal favorite journal, however, any notebook will suffice.<\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;17px&#8221; text_line_height=&#8221;1.8em&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;|||20px|false|false&#8221;][\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;17px&#8221; text_line_height=&#8221;1.8em&#8221;]<p><em><strong>Sources:<\/strong><\/em>\n\n<em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cook, A. (2021, March 05). A message for older adults: Self-care is not selfish. Retrieved from <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.allhealthnetwork.org\/colorado-spirit\/a-message-for-older-adults-self-care-is-not-selfish\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/www.allhealthnetwork.org\/colorado-spirit\/a-message-for-older-adults-self-care-is-not-selfish\/<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/em>\n\n<em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Grossman, J. (2020, May 11). Self-Care activities for seniors. Retrieved from <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.commonwisecare.com\/self-care-activities-for-seniors\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/www.commonwisecare.com\/self-care-activities-for-seniors\/<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/em>\n\n<em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medical Guardian. (2019, October 23). Self-Care activities for seniors. Retrieved from <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalguardian.com\/medical-alert-blog\/health-wellness\/self-care-activities-for-seniors\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/www.medicalguardian.com\/medical-alert-blog\/health-wellness\/self-care-activities-for-seniors<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/em>\n\n<em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mental Floss. (2015, October 13). 11 scientific reasons why being in nature is relaxing. 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