Cognitive Function Improved with Meditation

Seniors may not think that meditation could have positive effects upon their health and wellness to the point that it can bring benefits to their minds, but in reality it has ultimate benefits and is ideal for seniors since there is limited physical requirements for those seniors who might not be able to manage more strenuous physical activity. Here are some of the benefits of meditation for the aging mind and what meditation entails:

• Meditation increases longevity; cognitive, perceptual, and behavioral flexibility; and learning ability in older adults.

• Meditation creates an outflow from the parasympathetic nervous system and helps to slow the heart. This allows the mind to declutter and focus as the body relaxes

• Meditation doesn’t have to mean the classic form, there is no specific chant that people need to use in order to get into a state of meditation. It can be counting, repeating one particular phrase, using the sound “ohm” or virtually any repetitive word or sound to establish a constant breathing pattern. Focus on relaxation, and if your mind wanders, bring it back; you don’t need to focus on meditating perfectly, just get the benefits you need from it!

Via: AARP

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