Volunteer work offers great health benefits, especially for the elderly, as it improves their mental and physical health. During volunteer activities, people move and think at the same time, according to the 24 website.
According to the Mayo Clinic News Network, research has found that volunteer work among adults aged 60 or over makes them enjoy better physical health than non-volunteers.
Volunteering also leads to lower rates of depression and anxiety among those aged 65 or over.
Voluntary activities reduce stress and increase positive feelings and relaxation by releasing dopamine in the brain.
Volunteers reported feeling meaning and appreciation, both given and received, which can have a stress-reducing effect.
Reduced stress also reduces the risk of developing some physical and mental health problems, including heart disease, stroke, depression, anxiety, and general illness.
Volunteering provides a sense of purpose, teaches skills, and older volunteers experience greater increases in life satisfaction.
In addition, volunteer work allows for building friendships and relationships that enhance social interaction.
2023-12-11 18:41:17
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