Crafting is an activity enjoyed by every age group, be it children, youngsters, or elderly people. But it is more appreciated during the senior years when our mobility often becomes limited, so crafting becomes one of the many activities in which seniors can take part to spend their time. Apart from helping elderly people pass time, crafting also comes with a diversity of health and physical benefits for seniors. Here are 5 benefits of miniature crafts for elderly people.
- Releases mental stress
By immersing yourself in a creative endeavor such as crafting, you take your mind into a world where it forgets the problems which invade it, thus creating a state of peace and calmness. It has been claimed by the experts of public health that negative feelings of stress and depression can be effectively reduced with the help of art and crafts thus increasing positive feelings of peace and engagement.
- Helps maintain mental health
As we grow up, our bodies along with our minds start to fall into a state of entropy. This becomes worse in the case of people who don’t actively participate in the extra-curricular activities. Including arts and crafts in your life not only decreases this state of entropy but also helps you get strengthen mentally.
- Teaches new skills
Well, this might be shocking for some of us but as a matter of fact, many people reach adulthood without ever having done arts and crafts. If this has happened to you then there is no need to worry about it because there is still an option to participate in this field. By choosing an easy miniature craft project elderly people can engage themselves in arts and crafts for the first time along with polishing their skills with a few years of consistent practice.
- Improves the effects of mental illness
While arts and crafts help to maintain mental health, they are also capable of making the status of the people better who are already suffering from mental illnesses. It has been claimed by the experts that people dealing with some kinds of mental illnesses have shown considerable improvement when involved in arts and crafts.
- Fosters social connection
In a world, where almost every social gathering is characterized by individuals spending time on their gadgets rather than talking to the people they have come to meet, arts and crafts provide a great way for people to get off their gadgets and work with one another. Whether it be a class for adults or a social gathering arranged by a retired person after buying a miniature crafts kit, arts and crafts give people a reason to be interested in other people’s work to interact with them about it.
Hence we can say that miniature craft helps us to stay healthy physically as well as mentally.
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I purchased the Eternal Book Store. I am amazed at the detail in all of the pieces. The wood pieces are a little cumbersome to break out but it just takes some patience. So much thought went into this design. So adorable!
Sam’s Study looks too much like Suzy’s Book Shoppe. To truly be a study, you definitely need a desk (roll top?) and to lose the “Sale” sign. Also nice mahogany bookcases. Not sure Sam would have yellow bookcases in his study. Otherwise love the details of your kits!
I am extremely disappointed in the 1940’s Train Cabin kit. I am an experienced “crafter” and very patient. Many pieces of this kit are extremely difficult to join. I have already broken two pieces so doubt the travel reel will work. Wish I could get a refund. Definitely would not recommend this for children.☹️
I am a senior; I’m about halfway done with “The Magic Pharmacy” kit and I love it! I have never worked with miniatures before, but I have to say this is so very relaxing and fun. There is something about sitting and methodically working through putting the little pieces together, seeing it all fit together, making the tiny accessories. For me it is almost like meditation. I have problems with my hands and I thought I might have trouble with all the tiny parts, but it is actually helping me keep my hands working. I found that a clear gel glue works best; I use parchment paper to hold a small blob of it and use toothpicks to apply it. The small emery board (sanding board) provided is perfect for smoothing edges. The pieces of the building, furniture and many props are made of what seems to be pressed wood. They are well identified and arranged on labeled boards and are easy to push out and assemble. The kit is put together very well, and would make a really great gift for anyone.
Actually working on the Cathy’s Garden Shop now. Loads of fun.