Knitting

Knitting and crocheting are two of the most popular yarn crafts in the United States.  

If you are a knitter do you know that it’s a hobby that gives you many health benefits, especially for seniors.

Physically, Knitting is an activity that you can do anywhere and it’s also very low impact to your body.  It helps improve eye-hand coordination, your dexterity and fine motor skills.  

If you have arthritis the movement helps the joints and additionally it can lower stress and your blood pressure.

Mentally, your benefits continue.  Knitting requires focus along with attention to detail and at times problem solving skills.  These all help with your cognitive abilities.

When you knit you can get a feeling of accomplishment. It is also an activity that can help with isolation or loneliness if you can find a group to knit with.

As with everything, yarn has increased in cost so that can make the hobby a bit more expensive.  For those of you seniors however, if you can afford it knitting has many benefits both physically and mentally so it’s a great hobby.

Furthermore, knitting can just be plain fun!  It’s an activity that you can enjoy for a long time.  Bring on the scarves, mittens and sweaters!

Private Home Health Care is thinking that knitting might be a great hobby to begin.  The fall and winter seem like great seasons to start.