Some people still send letters, postcards and greeting cards through the traditional postal service. In 2021, CBS conducted a poll to find out how many people still wrote letters. Around 30% of respondents had written a letter in the past year.
However, 16% last wrote a letter 1 to 5 years previously, and a third last wrote a letter more than 5 years before. Around 15% had never written a letter at all.
For older adults in Omaha, Nebraska, and the rest of the country, sharing letter writing with younger generations can be a way to ensure this form of communication doesn't die out completely. Consider whether your grandchildren have ever received or written a letter, for example. If not, send them a letter and encourage them to reply in kind so they can enjoy the experience.
For residents at Hickory Villa assisted living community or older adults anywhere, the act of writing letters can have numerous potential positive benefits. They include:
If you want to enjoy some of the benefits of letter writing, consider using these tips to build a habit of writing letters to others:
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