Join this Wellness Wednesday group to discuss the different ways you can improve your physical, mental, and social well-being. This group meets every Wednesday.
This week’s topic: Reclaiming Your Story Through Poetry
Poetry is often described as the “acupuncture of literature” because it touches emotional pressure points that prose sometimes misses. For older adults, reading, reciting, and writing poetry can be a powerful way to navigate life transitions such as retirement, changes in health, and the loss of loved ones. Through metaphor and rhythm, poetry helps express feelings that can be difficult to put into words, while reading the work of others can provide a sense of connection and shared understanding.
Poetry also benefits the brain by supporting memory, recall, verbal fluency, and mindfulness. It encourages us to slow down and be present in the moment. For older adults who may feel overlooked in a fast-paced society, poetry offers a powerful way to share their voice, preserve memories, and turn a lifetime of experiences and wisdom into a lasting legacy. Join this session to explore the healing, creative, and reflective power of poetry.
Presenter Bio:
Robin Ortega is a poet residing in California. She creates with empathy, and her fondness of nature, the Pacific Coast, and the simple pleasures of daily living, which are reflected as “glimmers” in her writing. She has been published in various anthologies, and shares her poems in letters to isolated seniors, and a resilience group where her poems are well received. Robin creates not for fame, but for connection, to make readers feel that they are seen and heard, and often writes with her mini dachshund on her lap.
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