There’s no denying that reading is good for everyone, especially the elderly. What’s more, for some, reading is an indispensable daily activity.
So why should older people continue to read regularly? What are the benefits for our brain and body? Find out in this article!
Memory
It’s well known that reading is a precious ally for the brain, offering a multitude of benefits. It stimulates memory and strengthens cognitive abilities, enabling readers to retain information better, assimilate stories, and keep their brains continuously active.
So reading becomes not only a pleasure, but also a daily exercise that you can do with ease if it’s something you’re already immersed in. What’s more, isn’t the whole point of developing your memory so that you can make the most of your old age?
What’s more, you can be sure that there will be other book lovers in your retirement home. You’ll be able to swap your favorite stories, recommend captivating books to each other, and even share books with each other.
Concentration and attention
As well as developing your memory, reading also helps focus your mind and attention. Thanks to this hobby, you’ll be able to achieve greater concentration in general.
What’s more, managing to put yourself in your own bubble can be quite an advantage in a retirement home. Thanks to this, you’ll be able to feel good everywhere, whether in the common rooms or in your apartment in the retirement home.
A natural stress reliever
Reading is the anti-stress activity par excellence. Although at retirement age we shouldn’t have too many stressful activities, it’s always useful to know that a good old novel can calm our nerves in stressful situations.
After a busy day, there’s nothing better than settling down in a comfy armchair with a cup of tea or coffee and a good thriller. So take a breather and let yourself be carried away by the captivating story of your new novel. Reading will make your body and mind feel even more relaxed.
Learning and knowledge
Whatever novel you read, whether fictional or not, you’re going to learn new things. Whether it’s about writing or just general knowledge, reading brings you new knowledge.
No matter what your age, humans thirst for learning. So if you keep reading, you’ll be able to feed your mind again and again. What’s more, most of this knowledge is acquired without you even realizing it. Isn’t that amazing?
Pleasure first
Although reading does a great deal for your brain, your cognitive abilities and your concentration in general, reading is first and foremost a pleasure. For some, reading is a hobby, for others just a pastime. But in any case, it remains a pleasure!
Reading is an activity that can be done alone and just about anywhere. Spend some quality time with your book in the common room of your seniors’ residence, read quietly in your room just before bedtime, borrow new books from your local library or join your favorite café in Ahuntsic-Cartierville for a reading break and a sweet or hot drink.
You can also share this moment with others by joining a reading group. You can easily join one outside the retirement home, or create one with other Manoir Gouin residents to share your current finds. So reading can also be a fun way to socialize and connect with people.
So if you’ve been convinced by this article, I’ll let you dive into the streets of San Francisco, go on an adventure in a Norwegian forest or put yourself in the shoes of a private detective during a police investigation, and all this on board a
