Benefits of Reading a Book

Reading a book is a great way to unwind and relax, escape your daily problems and maybe even learn something new! Further more, reading a book will allow you to travel to places you’ve never been, go on adventures that are out of this world and experience immeasurable emotions.

There are so many benefits of reading a book but the biggest ones include: Brain development, Increased vocabulary and improved grammar, Self-expression through words/storytelling, Increased sense of empathy for others

Top 10 really good book

This Tender Land – William Kent Krueger
Invisible – Lorena McCourtney
The Thursday Murder Club– Richard Osman
Major Pettigrew’s Last Stand– Helen Simonson
The Murder of Roger Ackroyd– Agatha Christie
The Nightingale – Kristin Hannah
Call It a Gift – Valerie Hobbs
Lillian Boxfish Takes a Walk – Kathleen Rooney
A Man Called Ove – Fredrik Backman
Eight Perfect Murders – Peter Swanson

Benefits of Reading a Book

Reading a book is one of the most important factors for every human being. The benefits are numerous and vary from person to person. Reading improves your reading skills, increases your knowledge, makes you smarter and more productive.

1. Prevent Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia

Reading has a number of significant benefits, including reducing the chance of developing degenerative brain diseases.

Although scientists have not proven that reading books can prevent Alzheimer’s disease, they aren’t conclusive. Studies have shown that solving math problems every day improves cognitive function.

As if that wasn’t enough motivation, another study found that those who read and engaged in other mentally stimulating activities throughout their lives had brains with less plagues, lesions and tau-protein Tangles (all which are linked to dementia).

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2. Memory Boost

Reading for seniors can help with memory. New memories are the best way to improve your recollection. Reading books can help you recall new characters and experiences, which will stimulate your brain to make more connections (synapses).

You’re also strengthening synaptic connections each time you pick up a book. You must be able to recall the names of characters, plots and relationships in order to follow the story. This mental exercise improves your recall skills.

3. Reduce Stress

We all can benefit from less stress, more relaxation and more time for ourselves. This is why reading is so popular. Reading a book can slow down your heart rate, reduce muscle tension, and lower stress hormones such as cortisol.

While you are reading leisurely, external and internal pressures almost disappear as your mind focuses on the story. You can read for pleasure in as little as six minutes. Your body will respond to the decreased tensions.

4. Improve your Sleep

It’s no surprise that so many people read before going to bed. Reading is one of the many health advantages of reading.

As we age, quality sleep can become less common due to cognitive decline and chronic pain. Reading-induced relaxation can help to relieve lingering physical and mental stressors, making it possible for a better night’s rest.

Reading from a book is best, or on a sufficiently dimmed screen. Many e-readers, including Kindle, allow you to turn on a “dark” mode. This reduces the blue light that can strain your eyes and disturbs sleep.

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5. How to Get Rid of Depression

Many seniors suffer from depression, at most intermittently. There are many reasons why seniors may experience depression, such as physical problems, loneliness, or pain.

Fiction can provide a temporary escape to another world or life. You can escape from your physical problems by reading fiction and engage with the characters in ways that “real life” does not allow.

If you feel down, crack open a book. (May we recommend one of the ones below? ).