Gardening delivers surprising health

benefits for older people

Gardening can bring a number of surprising health and wellbeing benefits for
older people – from increased mobility, lower stress levels and reduced feelings of
loneliness.

Health and wellbeing benefits of gardening for older

people
Staying active can help older people improve their strength and reduce the risk of
falls, which increases as we age. Getting regular exercise is important for older people
and gardening is a great choice of exercise.

Gardening, and spending time outside, can also be great for your mental health.
Many of us love being around nature and enjoy the calming effect it can have.
Gardening can help to reduce feelings of stress, increase feelings of happiness and
help older people stay connected to others through shared experiences.

Getting out in the garden can be a rewarding and fulfilling experience – by

achieving goals, learning new skills and sharing knowledge, it can help boost
confidence and as a result, increase feelings of satisfaction.