Question

In aging adults, which of the following are possible benefits of gardening?

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Decreased risk for dementia

Decreased risk for dementia
Reduced lonelinessReduced loneliness
Improved balanceImproved balance
Decreased bone densityDecreased bone density

Increased exposure to sunlight and related improvements in blood levels of vitamin D

Increased exposure to sunlight and related improvements in blood levels of vitamin D
Improved moodImproved mood

Answer 1

In aging adults, possible benefits of gardening include:

- Decreased risk for dementia
- Reduced loneliness
- Improved balance
- Increased exposure to sunlight and related improvements in blood levels of vitamin D
- Improved mood

**Note**: Decreased bone density is not a benefit; rather, gardening can help improve or maintain bone density through physical activity.