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Loneliness

Start a conversation today on R U OK? Day

Posted on September 9, 2021 by 60+Club
Start a conversation this R U OK? Day 💬💛 R U OK?’s vision is a world where we’re all connected and protected from suicide. With many out of work, separated from family or struggling to deal with the day-to-day changes the pandemic has thrust upon us, it’s never been more important to check in on
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Posted in Happiness, Health, Loneliness

7 tips to keep mentally healthy while self-isolating

Posted on July 12, 2021 by 60+Club
7 tips to keep mentally healthy while in lockdown or self-isolating 😊✔️ Whether you’ve just come out of lockdown, or being forced back in to lockdown – you’re not alone in feeling like that your mental health has (or is) suffering from self-isolation. It’s a tough situation for everyone, all over the world, and seems
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Posted in Colouring books, Health, Loneliness

Risks of distancing yourself from social activity

Posted on March 30, 2021 by 60+Club
Risks of distancing yourself from social activity ☁️😞 Spending time with family and friends not only can be fun, but research also shows it benefits your mental and physical health. Dr. Craig Sawchuk, a Mayo Clinic psychologist, agrees that socialising is key to good health. Socialising is good for your mind and body. “We are
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Posted in Happiness, Health, Loneliness, Social

Over 60s become Facebook’s most passionate users

Posted on August 8, 2019 by 60+Club
Over 60s become Facebook’s most passionate users Few people would have predicted that Over 60s would become some of social media’s most passionate users. But a study last year by Pew Research Center found that about one-third of all adults over the age of 65 years reported using social media. Additionally, they found that 62% of
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Posted in Health, Loneliness, Social, Technology

Why volunteering positively contributes to happiness

Posted on July 8, 2019 by 60+Club
Why volunteering positively contributes to happiness Why should volunteering have such positive effects? To date, the mechanisms of the volunteering-health relationship have been understudied, but there are a number of potential theories. One such explanation is that volunteering boosts social resources, which in turn has health implications. However, other theorists provide evidence that volunteering has
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Posted in Happiness, Health, Loneliness, Social

7 reasons why you should join an online community

Posted on April 29, 2019 by 60+Club
7 reasons why you should join an online community If you are active online, you should consider joining an online community forum where you can discuss topical interests, news or politics with like-minded individuals. Whether you’re into gardening, hiking, motorcycles, birdwatching or painting, there’s a social group waiting for you. No matter what your hobby,
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Posted in Happiness, Health, Lifestyle, Loneliness, Social

Why being social helps us to survive and thrive?

Posted on April 16, 2019 by 60+Club
Why being social helps us to survive and thrive? Medical science is becoming increasingly aware of the impacts our emotional health has on our physical health, whereby such conditions as depression and loneliness are rightfully getting more attention. This is especially true as we age. With this in mind, researchers now realise that the social
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Posted in Happiness, Health, Loneliness, Social

16 ways to help combat loneliness and social isolation

Posted on January 21, 2019 by 60+Club
16 ways to help combat loneliness and social isolation Studies show that acute loneliness and social isolation can impact gravely on wellbeing and quality of life, with demonstrable negative health effects. Being lonely has a significant and lasting negative effect on blood pressure and is associated with depression (either as a cause or as a
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Posted in Happiness, Health, Loneliness

How loneliness and isolation negatively affects your health

Posted on January 12, 2019 by 60+Club
How loneliness and isolation negatively affects your health 😞📉 It is estimated that among those aged over 65, between 5% -16% report loneliness and 12% feel isolated. Studies show that acute loneliness and social isolation can impact gravely on wellbeing and quality of life, with demonstrable negative health effects. Being lonely has a significant and
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Posted in Health, Loneliness

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