Volunteering & Wellbeing
TRUE OR FALSE: Volunteering can improve our moods and make us feel more satisfied with life.
TRUE!
When you volunteer, you feel useful, connected, and appreciated. Helping others boosts happiness and gives life more meaning, which improves overall mood.
TRUE OR FALSE: Community service can improve both emotional and physical health in our bodies.
True!
Talking with friends can help keep this part of the body active and healthy as we age.
What is the brain?
This gentle activity is often done in community centers and helps older adults improve flexibility while remaining seated.
What is Chair stretching?
Many volunteer roles, like helping at events or food banks, encourage us to stay more ______.
Active
Name one way community service supports healthy aging.
Builds social networks
Reduces loneliness
Increases life satisfaction
Encourages physical activity
Boosts mood and emotional health
TRUE OR FALSE: Being socially isolated has no effect on the brain.
FALSE
Being alone too much can make the brain slow down. Staying connected helps us feel better, think clearly, and keep our minds healthy!
This group dance-based fitness class uses simple choreography to boost cardiovascular health and mood.
What is Zumba Gold?
Volunteering helps us stay connected with others and make new relationships. What is this type of activity?
What is Social Activity?
Community service can help you feel more confident by giving you a chance to share your skills and ______.
What is experience or life experience?
Social activities like talking, playing cards, or joining clubs help keep your thinking skills strong. This helps us stay ______.
What is sharp or mentally active?
TRUE OR FALSE: Step aerobics is a group exercise where you move up and down on a small raised platform to increase your heart rate.
True!
Volunteering can support your _____ memory.
What is Working Memory?
Community Service supports healthy aging by increasing three types of activity:
1.
2.
3.
1. Social Activity
2. Physical Activity
3. Cognitive Activity
Strong social relationships can lower the risk of this memory-related disease.
What is Alzheimer’s disease?
This team sport is played in a gym and uses a modified rule set (including no running) to make it safe and accessible while still being competitive.
What is walking soccer?