Happiness and aging in the US: A study by the Brookings Institution

Posted by Scott, Volunteer Mentor @IndianaScott, Dec 8, 2020

I found this study interesting on happiness and aging in the US. Completed by the well-respected Brookings Institution, others here might find it of interest, especially as they discuss the differences they see in the USA versus other developed countries.

https://www.brookings.edu/blog/up-front/2020/12/07/happiness-and-aging-in-the-us-why-it-is-different-from-other-places-and-why-it-matters/

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@johnbishop

@gingerw, I'm also a big fan of the emails from McMaster Optimal Aging Portal. Saw this one this morning...

Volunteers: Artisans of health and well-being: https://www.mcmasteroptimalaging.org/blog/detail/blog/2022/03/23/volunteers-artisans-of-health-and-well-being

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@johnbishop,

I really enjoyed the article on volunteering, John. Since I've been retired, volunteering has been a major activity for me. I volunteer with an organization that tries to help domestic violence victims and an organization that provides free legal advice for those who can't afford an attorney. I also volunteer with my church.

Volunteering helps the volunteer by taking their minds off of themselves and offers a valuable service for those who need extra help. I agree with @gingerw about the "feel good vibes" that come with volunteering. There is nothing like it!

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@hopeful33250

@johnbishop,

I really enjoyed the article on volunteering, John. Since I've been retired, volunteering has been a major activity for me. I volunteer with an organization that tries to help domestic violence victims and an organization that provides free legal advice for those who can't afford an attorney. I also volunteer with my church.

Volunteering helps the volunteer by taking their minds off of themselves and offers a valuable service for those who need extra help. I agree with @gingerw about the "feel good vibes" that come with volunteering. There is nothing like it!

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@hopeful33250 @gingerw - I definitely feel the same way about volunteering. It has been a big help for me also.

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i don't volunteer anymore, ever since covid and the loss of my car. but i loved it very much and found it to be a social outlet for me besides helping the clients . now i have a bunch of medical problems that keep me from going back there. i miss it greatly.

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@johnbishop

@gingerw, I'm also a big fan of the emails from McMaster Optimal Aging Portal. Saw this one this morning...

Volunteers: Artisans of health and well-being: https://www.mcmasteroptimalaging.org/blog/detail/blog/2022/03/23/volunteers-artisans-of-health-and-well-being

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Before stage 5 ckd, I volunteered a lot and my favorite thing to do was take a woman who was mostly bed ridden to Creighton games, out to lunch, and to church. I also have taught swimming, taught people in many fun ways who otherwise would not have had training. It always pumped me up to be an encourager and to uplift.

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Hello all! I happened across an interesting article today on the lasting, positive impacts of what these researchers call 'blue time' -- or time spent by bodies of water. I found it interesting as I do find it true in our family's case.

https://neurosciencenews.com/bluespace-well-being-21606/?utm_medium=flipdigest.ad.20221010.carousel&utm_source=email&utm_content=&utm_campaign=campaign

What do others think?

Strength, Courage, & Peace

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@IndianaScott

Hello all! I happened across an interesting article today on the lasting, positive impacts of what these researchers call 'blue time' -- or time spent by bodies of water. I found it interesting as I do find it true in our family's case.

https://neurosciencenews.com/bluespace-well-being-21606/?utm_medium=flipdigest.ad.20221010.carousel&utm_source=email&utm_content=&utm_campaign=campaign

What do others think?

Strength, Courage, & Peace

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@IndianaScott You're right, an interesting article!

I recall fondly time spent near the ocean growing up, and even later in life. For the last 3+ years I have lived about 4 hours away from the ocean, and miss being able to simply jump in the car and head out! Sure, there is a reservoir nearby, about a half hour, but it's not the same. I wonder if there is any research done regarding fresh water versus salt water?
Ginger

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@IndianaScott

Hello all! I happened across an interesting article today on the lasting, positive impacts of what these researchers call 'blue time' -- or time spent by bodies of water. I found it interesting as I do find it true in our family's case.

https://neurosciencenews.com/bluespace-well-being-21606/?utm_medium=flipdigest.ad.20221010.carousel&utm_source=email&utm_content=&utm_campaign=campaign

What do others think?

Strength, Courage, & Peace

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This is just wonderful! I a booking a flight right now to the Caribbean!

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@IndianaScott

Hello all! I happened across an interesting article today on the lasting, positive impacts of what these researchers call 'blue time' -- or time spent by bodies of water. I found it interesting as I do find it true in our family's case.

https://neurosciencenews.com/bluespace-well-being-21606/?utm_medium=flipdigest.ad.20221010.carousel&utm_source=email&utm_content=&utm_campaign=campaign

What do others think?

Strength, Courage, & Peace

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It doesn't take a lot of water to make me happy. The little 4x8 pond in our back yard, surrounded by plants & rocks, with the splashing fountain, is my happy place whenever the weather permits. And even that small space draws birds, butterflies, bees, and small mammals...
Sue

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