There is no limit to the hobbies you can pursue after retirement. Whether it is an art or craft hobby to stimulate your artistic side or joining a book club to foster socialization, the sky is the limit when it comes to creative hobbies for seniors. While transitioning to your leisure-filled lifestyle, hobbies play an important role in enhancing cognitive function, alleviating anxiety and depression, and easing you smoothly into your new phase. Now that you have an abundance of free time, here are some of the best creative hobbies you can enjoy as a senior.

Pets for seniors offer a wide range of health benefits while also providing them with a sense of joy. Consequently, many senior living communities are pet-friendly and provide pet therapy to help individuals cope with any trauma they may be experiencing. Pets provide owners with companionship, the opportunity to get out of the house, and a regular routine. Normally, you envision pets as either cats or dogs, but there are a variety of pets that are easy to take care of for retirees. Discover four benefits of pets for seniors, low-maintenance pets to consider, and what to look for in a pet-friendly independent senior living community.

Like most, you’re probably unsure of how to approach the topic of senior living with your parent, or parents. After all, it’s not uncommon for a parent to see this as a loss of independence, or a sign that they are “too old” to take care of themselves anymore. While this is not always the case, it is important that you know what to say, how to ease their fears, and communicate the idea of senior living in a positive way.

If you are considering independent living, you may question whether it is the right choice for your lifestyle. After all, deciding to live in an independent senior living community is a big life change, and we understand that decision cannot be made overnight! To help you weigh your options, continue reading for three common misconceptions about independent senior living, as well as five questions to ask yourself before making your decision.