The New Ageing: Staying Active in Bournemouth and Christchurch
Discover changing attitudes to ageing reflected in Home Instead's New Ageing Index, with ideas for maintaining an active lifestyle in Bournemouth and Christchurch.
Changing attitudes to ageing
Recent Home Instead UK New Ageing Index research has revealed important insights in changing attitudes to ageing in the UK. One striking statistic is that 85% of older adults had emphasised the necessity and importance of staying active as they age. This figure climbed to an impressive 89% among those aged 75 and above. The message is loud and clear from older adults, staying active is a desirable and important factor for continuing a fulfilling and independent lifestyle.
Practical ideas for staying active in later life
For us, as a provider of home care services, to older adults in and around Bournemouth and Christchurch, these findings are an important reminder to reflect on how best we can support our clients to fulfil their wishes to live independently, to stay active and to do well at home.
- Join social groups: Engaging in local social groups, whether it’s u3A in Bournemouth or u3A in Christchurch, a coffee morning, a book club, or art class, keeps the mind active and maintains a sense of community.
- Gardening: Many of us enjoy gardening, no matter how green our fingers! This rewarding activity not only keeps us physically active but also provides a sense of accomplishment.
- Light exercise: Gentle yoga, Tai Chi, or a daily walk (consider joining a local health walk) can significantly improve physical health and flexibility.
- Engaging hobbies: Activities like knitting, painting, or board games keep the mind sharp and are enjoyable ways to pass the time, with many clubs and events available to find others with similar interests.
How home care can help
At Home Instead Bournemouth and Christchurch, our visiting home care or live in care services can be completely tailored to support day-to-day living in your own home, as well as staying active in the local area, ensuring you are able to stay engaged with the things you love in later life.
Our local Care Professionals are committed to delivering personalised home care that goes beyond meeting basic needs and is tailored to what suits each client. Our care consultations for example, allow us to understand every client on an individual level, from their interests, hobbies and life experience to health concerns and priorities – resulting in a care plan that can support you or your loved one as much or as little as you need.
Support to get out and about
Our Bournemouth and Christchurch Care Professionals can support a multitude of activities, from accompanying regular visits to local social groups, support groups or exercise classes, to providing companionship and a game of scrabble or enjoying a visit to the local shops.
For many of us, simple pleasures like a gentle walk, tending to a garden, or participating in social activities can make all the difference. The goal is to find joy in activities that nurture physical, mental, and emotional well-being.
Extra help at home
We can also provide help with the little things that are not as easy as they once were home help, medication reminders or support to prepare a home cooked meal.
Some extra support at home can allow you to have more time to focus on staying active, whether that is doing a lap of the garden, picking up the phone to call a friend, or getting to a much-loved aqua aerobics class.
If you or a loved one in the Bournemouth or Christchurch area are seeking ways to maintain an active and independent lifestyle in later life, the tailored home care services offered by our friendly and professional team at Home Instead could be a solution for you.
Contact us today on 01202 853197 to learn more about how our local office team and our outstanding Care Professionals can support you to maintain or enhance your quality of life.
If you are caring and would like to make a difference with our team of exceptional Care Professionals in and around our Bournemouth and Christchurch area, don’t hesitate to apply online today.