There’s nothing like a nice walk in the park, open windows on a bright, sunny day or spending time outside – but when that’s simply not possible, or when you want to enjoy the comfort and safety of your own space, there’s another often forgotten solution: Bringing the outdoors in! 

Especially right now, as COVID-19 continues to require us to remain safe at home, bringing some of the outside indoors can be of great benefit! Not only does it help to keep our minds occupied, provide us with an added sense of purpose and offer a pleasing addition to décor but it also helps keep us in touch with the beauty of nature, allows us to connect with others who love to garden and grow plants and provides us with an opportunity to explore a new passion. Simply put, it is a wonderful way to bring joy during this uncertain time. 

No matter whether you’re a plant lover, a beginner or you don’t exactly have a green thumb, there are a number of ways you can bring the benefits and the beauty of the outdoors indoors – no matter where you live. Consider just a few of the benefits, as stated by Kaitlyn Pirie, Senior Editor in an article from Prevention below. 

1.    It Rids the Air of Toxins and Indoor Pollutants.
According to the article, plants can help to rid the air of common toxins and pollutants including formaldehyde and benzene. 

2.    They Can Provide Color and Comfort. 
From increasing humidity to reducing noise, moderating temperature and so much more, plans can help to make rooms more attractive and comfortable. 

3.    Plants Boost Mental Well-Being.
The article states that houseplants can help to improve healing times, increase happiness and ward off feelings of depression and isolation. The article even states that houseplants help us feel more at home, gives us a sense of purpose and accomplishment as well as feeds our bodies and souls. 

4.    They Can Improve Productivity.
According to the article, plants boost the brain and increase productivity by up to 15 percent. This is likely because they calm stress, promote well-being and improve the ability to be creative and focus on tasks. 

How to Add a Little Outside to Your Inside and Freshen Up Your Days!

If you want to enjoy the benefits of indoor plants, consider some of the various ways you can bring them in and boost your health!  

•    Consume Some Delicious Plants.
It may sound weird at first, but various plant-based items such as cucumber and mint water, ham and dandelion soup and even lavender tea can be delicious ways to use plants you grow and find. Consider planting some of these in pots so you can enjoy them often.

•    Get Fresh-Cut Flowers.
Flowers can be a great way to brighten up not only your mood but your space as well! Get some blooms and either plant them to keep them for longer or simply have them decorate your table. 

•    Begin an Indoor Garden.
At Aspired Living® of La Grange, our residents enjoy a gardening program where they can plant and harvest an array of fruits, vegetables and spices to accompany and create our seasonal meals. This not only provides a sense of purpose, but can help to provide healthy foods to eat. Whether you live in a senior living community or remain at home, this can be a great way to bring the outside in and get even more benefits out of it. 

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Wellness is at the heart of everything we do at Aspired Living of La Grange. From VIVA!, award-winning programming that inspires each resident every day to live engaged, connected and fulfilled to VIVA! Plus, which brings coordinated healthcare right to our residents' apartments, we do all we can to ensure that our residents Live Well. Age Well. Be Well!

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