We all know that physical activities are beneficial to our health regardless of age. But elderly people may not have the strength to engage to more physical activities. A great alternative to that is gardening.
A study was conducted to find out if gardening would meet the physical recommendation set by CDC, and to determine the average time spent in gardening on a weekly basis. Researchers found out that the elderly spend an average of 33 hours per week during the months of May but eventually decreases during June and July to 15 hours per week.
Researchers found that gardening makes a great alternative to meet the physical activity recommendations by CDC. However because gardening may be seasonal, it is advisable that elderly find another alternative during the months that gardening is not an option such as during the winter season.
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