OLLI: The Perks of Volunteering
OLLI: The Perks of Volunteering
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Presenter: Toni Mathewson
One benefit of volunteering for older adults is that 98 percent feel better emotionally. Other benefits according to research are the following:
Strengthened Mission: 99 percent want to make a difference.
Improved Physical Health: 98 percent stay active and feel better physically.
Renewed Spiritual Purpose: 98 percent gain a sense of purpose.
Shared wisdom: 90 percent want to share their talents, skills and experience.
Refreshed Perspective and Mental Acuity: 84 percent want to occupy their free time.
Effective Pain Remedy: 75 percent with chronic conditions say volunteering helps them manage these conditions.
Invigorated Social Networks: 74 percent are able to overcome feeling isolated. There's no time when the risk of isolation is as great as the senior years.
Better Mental Outlook: 70 percent are able to overcome feeling depressed.
Long-Lasting Legacies: 53 percent say that they learned the importance of volunteering from their parents.