Selecting a book depends on personal choice. Different people have different tastes. However, it helps when you have a bunch of recommendations to select from. As one of the best senior citizen retirement homes in Bangalore, Primus is zealous about encouraging seniors to engage in activities. Additionally, reading is an activity that improves overall cognitive health. So, here are our six book suggestions for the ardent senior readers out there.
Books for Elderly: 6 Must-Reads
A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman
A Man Called Ove is one of the best-selling fiction novels that talk about the story of a grumpy and cranky 59-year-old widower. It focuses on intergenerational friendships and is gripping and funny in its own way.
Call It a Gift by Valerie Hobbs
The book is ideal for seniors who are young at heart and believe in love. After all, you are never too old to fall in love. Call It a Gift is a romantic novel that talks not just about the lovely-dovey phase of love but also about the struggles two people have to go through, especially when they fall in love during their senior years.
Prime of Life by P.D. Bekendam
If you are looking for a light-hearted, fun-filled novel with astonishing twists, this one about a cardiothoracic surgeon who leaves his entire career to be a janitor in a retirement home will find you well.
Alchemist by Paulo Coelho
This novel follows the journey of a young shepherd boy who sets out to discover his personal legend. The book is filled with wisdom and it prompts people to follow their dreams.
Happiness-His Holiness The Dalai Lama
Get inspired by the life of the spiritual leader Dalai Lama who won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1989 for his nonviolent struggle for Tibet’s liberation. He, through this book, teaches how to stay happy amidst what life throws at you.
Wings of Fire by A.P.J Abdul Kalam
This autobiography of A.P.J Abdul Kalam takes us through his life. It is quite motivating to read the life story of the former President of India who was called the 'Missile Man of India'. This is a book that inspires everyone, irrespective of their age.
Different people like different genres but the most important thing about books and reading is to have fun. Choose a book that keeps you moving irrespective of what genre it is. Primus, being one of the leading senior citizen retirement homes in Bangalore, promotes reading of all kinds because it helps in reducing stress, enhancing sleep, sharpening decision-making skills and reducing the risk of dementia. If you are looking for fun and informative small reads, you must check out Primus blogs too. As a passionate reader or a starter, share with us your favourite book to read and your all-time book recommendation to other fellow seniors living in a senior citizen home in Bangalore and other areas.
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