Flowers for Seniors

by | Aug 2024

Senior female hands holding wildflower bouquet outdoors

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Growing old is not for the faint of heart. Aging can cause one to become less active and less social—two things that are very important to mental health. A recent study from Rutgers University has a new prescription for you: flowers!

This study has found that flowers increase happiness and positive outlook, boost memory and encourage re-engagement with our family, friends and neighbors. “Instinct tells us that flowers lift our spirits, but their effect on seniors is especially profound,” writes researcher Jennifer Haviland Jones. According to the study, 81 percent of seniors reported an immediate reduction in depression after receiving flowers. Next time you are thinking of a favorite senior in your life or just need a little pick me up, consider the power of flowers.

Shelli Erck is the owner of Hudson Flower Shop. Find more at hudsonflowershop.com.

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