Join us in spreading the joy of bird watching to older adults this spring!

How Birdwatching Benefits Older Adults by Annie Krug is a helpful article sharing inspiring and practical tips about birdwatching for older adults.

The beauty of birdwatching is that anyone can do it anywhere. And for older adults, it may help to slow, and even prevent, dementia. But whether it’s to boost brainpower or a better sense of well-being (research proves it does both!), watching and feeding birds isn’t just a relaxing pastime. Here’s why seniors and caregivers should pay attention.

Birdwatching stimulates the brain, which, for older adults, is essential for retaining cognitive abilities. The simple act of noticing details like the shape of a bird, the color of its wings, and its unique behaviors and bird calls, is enough to engage the brain. Click HERE to read more.

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