As much as I would like to say I need a magnet like this, I'm afraid I don't. I should probably up my volunteer hours. And who knew when it comes to the health benefits of volunteering? Looks like volunteerism is especially good for those 65 and older. Here's a few stats ...
A study of adults age 65 and older found that the positive effect of volunteering on physical and
mental health is due to the personal sense of accomplishment that an individual gains from his
or her volunteer activities;
Volunteering can provide a sense of purpose, as found in a study of older adults; according to this study, formal volunteering moderated the loss of a sense of purpose among older adults who had experienced the loss of major role identities, such as wage-earner and parent. (Greenfield and Marks, 2004); and
A study of older adults found that participation in
community service was more strongly correlated with life
satisfaction for retirees than for those individuals who
continued to work for pay. (Harlow and Cantor, 1996) Volunteer activities can strengthen the social ties.
Do you volunteer? If so, please share your experience.
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As much as I would like to say I need a magnet like this, I'm afraid I don't. I should probably up my volunteer hours. And who knew when it comes to the health benefits of volunteering? Looks like volunteerism is especially good for those 65 and older. Here's a few stats ...
A study of adults age 65 and older found that the positive effect of volunteering on physical and
mental health is due to the personal sense of accomplishment that an individual gains from his
or her volunteer activities;
Volunteering can provide a sense of purpose, as found in a study of older adults; according to this study, formal volunteering moderated the loss of a sense of purpose among older adults who had experienced the loss of major role identities, such as wage-earner and parent. (Greenfield and Marks, 2004); and
A study of older adults found that participation in
community service was more strongly correlated with life
satisfaction for retirees than for those individuals who
continued to work for pay. (Harlow and Cantor, 1996) Volunteer activities can strengthen the social ties.
Do you volunteer? If so, please share your experience.
August 29, 2008 - 9:01amThis Comment
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