The importance of hobbies and activities to wellbeing

Any hobby or activity which holds our interest can have many benefits including:

• Improved memory: Puzzles, reading or card games will all boost memory.
• Positive outlook: Anything involving others makes us feel better about ourselves and improves our social skills.
• Reduced stress: Taking part in something we enjoy can go a long way towards making us calmer.

If the activity is physical, and remember most can be modified to suit any ability, the rewards are even greater:

• Boosting the immune system: Keeping physically active can help ward off illness and release endorphins – the ‘feel-good’ hormone.
• Increased flexibility: By being active we are constantly stretching, which keeps us supple and flexible, improving mobility.
• Improved sleep: Physical activity during the day will greatly enhance sleep, which then makes us feel better the following day too.

Check out our ‘Keeping fit and healthy at home’ blog post for lots of low-impact exercise ideas you can do from the comfort of your own home (or garden!).

We know the right support at home can help build confidence and bring peace of mind for the whole family. We support you to ensure you have the tools, support and confidence to keep your hand in, or try something new, whilst continuing to live as independently as possible.

“The right support at home can help build confidence and bring peace of mind for the whole family.”