Emotional Mindset
Positive ageing is less about ‘letting life pass
us’, and more about a conscious mindset shift.
From taking note of the good in your life and
looking to the future with a positive outlook,
to challenging negative self-talk and recognising
your achievements and taking part in activities
which provide fulfilment and enjoyment, simple
swaps can help us move away from viewing
ageing as decline, instead seeing it as a gateway
to discovering new and fun opportunities.
Social Connection
Maintaining social engagement is important
to help us foster a sense of community, belonging
and reduce isolation or feelings of loneliness.
Having regular communication with others helps
boost our mental health. From morning coffee
with friends, to joining weekly community
groups such as a walking group or a community
choir, to planning family day trips, creating
communication links is essential to keep
our minds healthy at any age.
Here are some top tips for
living a vibrant life at any age!
Residents at West Byfleet have access to the
Model Dairy. Express yourself, learn a new
skill or share your own talents with others,
whether that’s painting, photography, craft,
or feats of technical wizardry. The Hobby
Room is the perfect place.
“Everyone has
a story to tell,
so meeting people
is so important”
– Sue, Resident
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