When you’re in pain, daily activities like walking to the mailbox or reaching for a plate from the cupboard
balance, language skills, and endurance, among other benefits. It’s the practice of gardening to stimulate mindfulness. Dating back to ancient
can exacerbate inflamed joints and weak muscles. However, just simply being a human can intensify this pain, too. The reason is in your brain. For years, researchers have connected our mental well-being with our physical health. Study after study shows that those who suffer from mental illnesses also have intense bouts of pain. Physical therapy is a powerful treatment method designed to use your body’s strength and movement to stimulate physical healing. But to holistically recover from an injury or pain, you may have to also address your mental health.
Mesopotamia, the Persians were known for creating beautiful, calming gardens for this very purpose, and the first documented use of gardening for medical reasons is from the 1800s. Since then, connecting humans to plants is now a common treatment in many countries. What do I have to do? To effectively engage in horticulture therapy, you have to engage with nature. Plant a small garden in your
Horticulture Therapy Might Help You to Recover! Healing as Old as Dirt
yard and tend to it each day or week. Join a community garden, plant an indoor herb garden, or pluck weeds from your yard. If you’re not much of a gardener, try visiting local botanical
This spring, as April showers loom, consider a centuries- old practice that has shown time and time again to improve mental wellness. All it requires is a little dirt, patience, and the great outdoors. What is horticulture therapy? As the American Horticultural Therapy Association explains, horticulture therapy can improve cognitive and memory abilities,
gardens or hike a local trail and identify plant life each week. Or, ask your local nursery for suggestions about plants that are easy to care for. The goal is to physically and mentally connect with nature, which bonds you to a simpler form of life.
To learn more about horticulture therapy, connect with a local psychiatrist or counselor.
Be on the Lookout! Watch Out for These Internet Scams
During tax season, the risk of cybersecurity threats and scammers is at an all-time high, and older adults tend to be the unfortunate victims. If you fall victim to a tax, retirement account, or Social Security scam, the damages can be monumental financially, and it can be very challenging to correct. Awareness is the key to avoiding them! Have you ever received an email that seems like it’s from a reputable source, asking for your information to verify your account? Phishing is one type of scam in which victims are tricked into giving out their valuable information by impersonating government agencies or businesses. Sometimes, the email may just contain a link that can install malware on your computer or cell that collects the information after you click on it. One thing to keep in mind is that the IRS does not contact you by email. Do not click on these links or give out information via email! When it comes to your Social Security number, you surely know not to give it out to just anyone. However, scammers will oftentimes call retirees, stating they are a Social Security
Administration employee, providing any number of reasons as to why you
need to “confirm” your Social Security number. If this ever happens, hang up. You can always call the Social Security Administration office yourself to verify that everything is all right. While bank accounts are tricky for scammers to get ahold of, many try for retirement accounts, which many people go months without checking in on. After all, when is the last time you checked your 401(k) balance? Make it a habit to check as often as you check your bank balance! Keep in mind that these are only a few of the ways scammers try to get crafty. If you have any concerns about your retirement accounts or financial situation, give us a call today to address them! We are happy to help!
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