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Whether it's a weekend getaway or a longer trip abroad, travelling can be a great way for seniors to stay active and engaged in life..
In fact, there are numerous benefits to travelling for older adults, from improving their mental and physical health to providing opportunities for socializing and learning new things..
Travelling can be considered a form of therapy, as it helps seniors build self-assurance by confronting and overcoming their fears, thus stepping outside their comfort zones..
Talking with HT Lifestyle, MP Deepu, Co-Founder, Senior World, shared some amazing benefits of travelling for senior citizens...
An exploratory study of senior tourism by Hunter-Jones P and Blackburn A, suggested that vacations induce subjective feelings of relaxation, physical and mental well-being in seniors, and, in some instances, lead to reported improvements in certain chronic diseases, such as asthma and arthritis.Engaging older adults in social activities with a group are of great importance as it helps to deepen connections and participating in specially curated adventure activities with a peer group boosts their cognitive well-being...
