Active Social Life
As mentioned earlier, many older adults suffer from mental health disorders, such as depression, for reasons like the loss of family members and partners, physical ailments, poverty and financial troubles, and loneliness. One way to keep this from happening is to maintain an active social life.
Research has proven that seniors who have close relationships and friends see a reduced risk of dementia and have less cognitive decline. In fact, one study even found that cognitive deterioration in individuals with a social life was 70 percent less than those with limited or unhealthy social interactions.
You can make friends at community centers or by joining groups with similar hobbies. For example, if you like yoga, try going to group classes to meet people like you. Try going to events, as well.
