{"id":42336,"date":"2023-06-30T17:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-06-30T17:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.churchillretirement.co.uk\/?p=42336"},"modified":"2023-07-17T17:10:22","modified_gmt":"2023-07-17T17:10:22","slug":"the-benefits-of-being-outside-for-seniors-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/staging.themediapeople.co.uk\/churchill2021\/news\/uncategorized\/the-benefits-of-being-outside-for-seniors-2\/","title":{"rendered":"The benefits of being outside for seniors"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"vce-row-container\" data-vce-boxed-width=\"true\"><div class=\"vce-row vce-row--col-gap-30 vce-row-equal-height vce-row-content--top\" id=\"el-4b9763e2\" data-vce-do-apply=\"all el-4b9763e2\"><div class=\"vce-row-content\" data-vce-element-content=\"true\"><div class=\"vce-col vce-col--md-auto vce-col--xs-1 vce-col--xs-last vce-col--xs-first vce-col--sm-last vce-col--sm-first vce-col--md-last vce-col--lg-last vce-col--xl-last vce-col--md-first vce-col--lg-first vce-col--xl-first\" id=\"el-abfe27f5\"><div class=\"vce-col-inner\" data-vce-do-apply=\"border margin background  el-abfe27f5\"><div class=\"vce-col-content\" data-vce-element-content=\"true\" data-vce-do-apply=\"padding el-abfe27f5\"><div class=\"vce-single-image-container vce-single-image--align-left\"><div class=\"vce vce-single-image-wrapper\" id=\"el-0f369da2\" data-vce-do-apply=\"all el-0f369da2\"><figure><div class=\"vce-single-image-figure-inner\" style=\"width: 1024px;\"><div class=\"vce-single-image-inner vce-single-image--absolute\" style=\"width: 100%; padding-bottom: 56.25%;\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"vce-single-image\"  width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" srcset=\"https:\/\/staging.themediapeople.co.uk\/churchill2021\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/1080-2-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/staging.themediapeople.co.uk\/churchill2021\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/1080-2-320x180.png 320w, https:\/\/staging.themediapeople.co.uk\/churchill2021\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/1080-2-480x270.png 480w, https:\/\/staging.themediapeople.co.uk\/churchill2021\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/1080-2-800x500.png 800w\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.themediapeople.co.uk\/churchill2021\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/1080-2-1024x576.png\" data-img-src=\"https:\/\/staging.themediapeople.co.uk\/churchill2021\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/1080-2.png\" data-attachment-id=\"42344\"  alt=\"\" title=\"Owners enjoying a game of Bowles in the Communal Garden\" \/><\/div><\/div><figcaption hidden=\"\"><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vce-text-block\"><div class=\"vce-text-block-wrapper vce\" id=\"el-221690c3\" data-vce-do-apply=\"all el-221690c3\"><p>As we get deeper into the summer months, it\u2019s nearly time for you to dust off your sun lotion and enjoy the beauty of the great outdoors. There\u2019s nothing like sunshine and warm weather to lift your mood, and inspire you to get out living your retirement years to the full. But getting outside isn\u2019t just fun - it also has plenty of health benefits for people in their retirement years.<\/p><p>Find out why you should be taking full advantage of the sunlight below!<\/p><h2>What are the benefits of being outside?<\/h2><ul><li>Better physical health - Vitamin D<\/li><li>Great for your mental health<\/li><li>No limit to what you can do<\/li><li>More energy, less tiredness<\/li><li>Reduces stress<\/li><li>Can be a social activity<\/li><\/ul><h3>Better physical health<\/h3><p>By simply going out for a walk once in a while, you\u2019ll do your body a world of good. On sunny days, you can get loads of exposure to Vitamin D, which helps to strengthen your bones, increase your immune system and reduces the likelihood of serious illnesses like cancer. But that\u2019s not all - by keeping active, you\u2019ll also strengthen your muscles and keep your body in the best shape possible.<\/p><h3>Great for your mental health<\/h3><p>Going on a stroll outside has obvious physical health benefits, but less obvious is the positive difference it makes to your mental health. Going out for a bit of exercise makes you feel less depressed and anxious, while the relaxing feeling of exploring nature can give your mood a huge boost.<\/p><h3>No limit to what you can do<\/h3><p>While there\u2019s a limit to what you can get up to at home, the outside world has no such limits. You could spend time spotting birds, going on a long walk through nature, or get lost decorating your garden. No one day outside has to be the same!<\/p><h3>More energy, less tiredness<\/h3><p>Being cooped up at home all the time can lead to you feeling more exhausted during the day. If you get into the habit of being outside more, you\u2019ll get to enjoy increased energy and concentration levels. Because you\u2019ll naturally exert more energy outside, you\u2019ll also have a better sleep.<\/p><h3>Reduces stress<\/h3><p>Whenever something in your life is causing you stress, there aren\u2019t many better solutions than a breath of fresh air. You might not think so, but the simple act of going outside in the sun can help reduce your stress levels. This is because sunshine can make you feel happy by triggering the release of serotonin in your brain. Next time you feel stressed, you know what to do!<\/p><h3>Can be a social activity<\/h3><p>Whenever you get blessed by good weather, getting outdoors is a perfect excuse to meet new people or loved ones. After all, you won\u2019t be the only one inspired to get out and enjoy the sunshine. Why not get involved in an outdoor exercise class, a golf society, or even a chess club? There is no reason why most of your summer shouldn\u2019t be spent outside!<\/p><h3>With Churchill you can lock up and leave whenever<\/h3><p>Eager to enjoy the joys of summertime? With a Churchill Retirement apartment, you can make use of your spare time and go exploring whenever you please! All of our apartments are built to prioritise your safety and security, meaning you can leave home with the confidence that everything will be the same when you get back!<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vce-row-container\" data-vce-boxed-width=\"true\"><div class=\"vce-row vce-row--col-gap-30 vce-row-equal-height vce-row-content--top\" id=\"el-9ab351c3\" data-vce-do-apply=\"all el-9ab351c3\"><div class=\"vce-row-content\" data-vce-element-content=\"true\"><div class=\"vce-col vce-col--md-auto vce-col--xs-1 vce-col--xs-last vce-col--xs-first vce-col--sm-last vce-col--sm-first vce-col--md-last vce-col--lg-last vce-col--xl-last vce-col--md-first vce-col--lg-first vce-col--xl-first\" id=\"el-6e6b73e6\"><div class=\"vce-col-inner\" data-vce-do-apply=\"border margin background  el-6e6b73e6\"><div class=\"vce-col-content\" data-vce-element-content=\"true\" data-vce-do-apply=\"padding el-6e6b73e6\"><div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As we get deeper into the summer months, it\u2019s nearly time for you to dust off your sun lotion and enjoy the beauty of the great outdoors.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":38,"featured_media":42337,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v21.4 - 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