Many places offer senior-specific exercise classes, which can be a great way to meet other people. Check out your local rec center or community center and ask about things like senior Tai Chi, water aerobics, walking groups, yoga, pilates, and more. Or, get started with a local pickeball group, golf group, senior paddle boarding club, dance classes, or anything that grabs your interest. Chances are there is a senior or beginner group for whatever you’re interested in.

Making friends as a senior is important for health too. A study on friendship and emotional health showed that having friendships as an older adult led to „higher levels of happiness and life satisfaction.“ Another study on health and relationships showed better functioning and physical health in older adults with good relationship support, including non-strained friendships.

Volunteer at Local Community Events

So many of us go our entire lives without knowing the people who live three doors down. Get to know the people in your area by volunteering at local community events.

And don’t only offer to volunteer for senior-specific ones. Weiterlesen