▲Games are a great way for seniors to keep their minds sharp.

▲Low-impact activities like golf are a great way for seniors to get out and stay active and social at the same time.

▲Music can have amazing benefits, such as reducing stress and pain. It can also help preserve brain function.

▲Take all those boxes of old photos you have stashed away and turn them into beautiful books you can pass on to family.

▲Visiting with family and friends keeps spirits high, avoids social isolation, and helps strengthen bonds.

▲Projects such as refinishing wood or refurbishing furniture are a great way to pass an afternoon.

▲Write down all of your memories in a journal to pass along to your family.

▲Increasingly more seniors are getting into video games. Certain games can be great for maintaining hand-eye coordination and cognitive abilities.

▲This is a great activity for seniors to get outside and explore the local wildlife.

▲Reading is a relaxing past time that also keeps the mind sharp.

▲There are many tours and opportunities for older people to travel around the world.

▲Technology is a huge part of modern-day life and can be very confusing to navigate for seniors. There are various classes that teach you how to use computers, iPads, cell phones, and many more.

▲Volunteer work allows you to stay engaged in your local community and keeps you stimulated.

▲Learn to bake and decorate cakes, or take culinary classes at a local institution.

▲This aerobic exercise is easy on joints, making it the perfect activity for seniors looking to stay healthy.

▲Daily walks can do wonders for our health. Grab some friends and take a stroll around the neighborhood.

▲Try your hand at writing poetry or novels.

▲Snapping photos keeps your creative side active and allows you to see the world through a different lens.

▲Building model cars or planes can be a great way to maintain hand-eye coordination and a fun activity to do with grandchildren.

▲Yoga provides many physical, mental, and emotional benefits, including minimizing stress, strengthening bones, and improving balance.

▲Pets provide a comfort system while also producing a chemical chain reaction in the brain that helps us lower stress, fight depression, and combat heart disease.

▲Jigsaw puzzles are both enjoyable and challenging for the brain.

▲Join a mentor program for at-risk youths and pass on one of your passions.

▲Meditation can help lower blood pressure, stress levels, and boost the immune system.

▲This creative outlet has wonderful benefits, such as boosting positivity and enhancing self-expression.

▲Creating arts and crafts can be very engaging and cathartic. Knitting is also a great activity to do with a group.

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Delve into your family history and trace your lineage with resources from your local library or any number of online ancestry websites.

▲Many seniors are faced with high levels of loneliness, especially if they live alone, which in turn can cause health problems. A theater class is fun and helps you form strong social bonds.

▲Planting a garden is not only enjoyable, it's also very therapeutic. It can promote relaxation and encourages use of motor skills.

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Learning to dance keeps you fit and healthy while giving you the opportunity to make new friends.

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A healthy lifestyle is important for a long life. Part of living a healthy lifestyle means keeping social and participating in activities that are enjoyable. Hobbies and leisure activities can prevent seniors from isolating themselves and helps them stay mentally and physically sharp.

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