Social activities
Scientific studies show that connecting with others is good for us! From boosting your mood to preventing disease, socialising is a key part of how healthy you are. Find out how being around other people doing things we enjoy can help you.
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How we think about health
It's common to think of health in terms of being well or lack of an illness. But modern concepts have highlighted the need to shift our ideas about our health to a more holistic or 'whole person' point of view.
Thanks to recent scientific studies, we now know that good health, sometimes called 'wellbeing', includes lots of different factors like:
- Physical health
- Mental health
- Emotional health
- How healthy your environment is
- The people and communities you share your life with.
It's common to think of health in terms of being well or lack of an illness. But modern concepts have highlighted the need to shift our ideas about our health to a more holistic or 'whole person' point of view.
Thanks to recent scientific studies, we now know that good health, sometimes called 'wellbeing', includes lots of different factors like:
- Physical health
- Mental health
- Emotional health
- How healthy your environment is
- The people and communities you share your life with.
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Why are social activities important?
Social activities can help you stay healthy and independent. Getting out with others is key for improving health.
Research shows that the effects of being alone and feeling lonely lead to a higher risk of chronic disease. But social activities can safe-guard against them.
Staying connected is a great way to look after yourself and maintain your independence.
Social activities can help you stay healthy and independent. Getting out with others is key for improving health.
Research shows that the effects of being alone and feeling lonely lead to a higher risk of chronic disease. But social activities can safe-guard against them.
Staying connected is a great way to look after yourself and maintain your independence.
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The benefits of social activities
There are lots of positive effects of spending more time with others. Here are some of the most common benefits of getting out to see people:
- Prevents isolation and feeling lonely
- Releases feel good chemicals in the brain
- Keeps the mind sharp
- Improves memory
- Encourages healthy habits
- Protects against several chronic conditions
There are lots of positive effects of spending more time with others. Here are some of the most common benefits of getting out to see people:
- Prevents isolation and feeling lonely
- Releases feel good chemicals in the brain
- Keeps the mind sharp
- Improves memory
- Encourages healthy habits
- Protects against several chronic conditions
- Boosts your mood
- Promotes a stronger immune system
- Leads to more fulfilling relationships
- Prevents dementia and Alzheimer’s disease
- Improves physical health and increases movement.
One of the best things about social activities is that you can choose to do the things you enjoy!
You might not have friends or family who would like to do things with you. But picking an activity you enjoy is a great way to meet new, like-minded people.
- Boosts your mood
- Promotes a stronger immune system
- Leads to more fulfilling relationships
- Prevents dementia and Alzheimer’s disease
- Improves physical health and increases movement.
One of the best things about social activities is that you can choose to do the things you enjoy!
You might not have friends or family who would like to do things with you. But picking an activity you enjoy is a great way to meet new, like-minded people.
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Where do I start?
If you don't have an activity that you enjoy, you can take the LiveUp quiz by clicking on the button below. Answer the quick questions and we'll suggest social activities in your local area. This information is free and available to everyone. Some of the activities we have found include:
- Coffee clubs
- Game nights
- Arts and crafts groups
- Volunteering
- Men's Sheds.
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The benefits of volunteering
Volunteering your time is great for causes across Australia that need people to help them realise their mission. But did you know that volunteering is as good for you as it is for the projects you give your time to?
Some of the benefits include:
- Boosting self-confidence
- Increasing self-esteem
- Having fun with like-minded people
- Using your skills and knowledge
- Reducing your stress levels
Volunteering your time is great for causes across Australia that need people to help them realise their mission. But did you know that volunteering is as good for you as it is for the projects you give your time to?
Some of the benefits include:
- Boosting self-confidence
- Increasing self-esteem
- Having fun with like-minded people
- Using your skills and knowledge
- Reducing your stress levels
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- Reducing feelings of isolation and loneliness
- Challenging your brain by learning new things
- Gaining a new perspective on life
- Enjoying helping others and making a difference
- Better mental, physical, and emotional health.
There are lots of groups who can help you find a meaningful volunteering position. A helpful online resource is https://govolunteer.com.au/
Try thinking about your skills and hobbies and where they might be of use. You could also think of charities you know or have been a supporter of before. For example, The Heart Foundation has a volunteering program as do most local councils, parks, and tourist information centres.
- Reducing feelings of isolation and loneliness
- Challenging your brain by learning new things
- Gaining a new perspective on life
- Enjoying helping others and making a difference
- Better mental, physical, and emotional health.
There are lots of groups who can help you find a meaningful volunteering position. A helpful online resource is https://govolunteer.com.au/
Try thinking about your skills and hobbies and where they might be of use. You could also think of charities you know or have been a supporter of before. For example, The Heart Foundation has a volunteering program as do most local councils, parks, and tourist information centres.
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ConnectUp Facebook group
Do you live in Australia? Are you 65 or over? Are you interested in healthy ageing?
ConnectUp is a new online community just for you. Simply click this link to Facebook then click the orange 'Join Group' button.
Here are some of the benefits of joining this closed Facebook group:
- Access our support team to help you on your healthy ageing journey
- Meet other older people from across Australia
- Somewhere to share your experiences and questions.
Do you live in Australia? Are you 65 or over? Are you interested in healthy ageing?
ConnectUp is a new online community just for you. Simply click this link to Facebook then click the orange 'Join Group' button.
Here are some of the benefits of joining this closed Facebook group:
- Access our support team to help you on your healthy ageing journey
- Meet other older people from across Australia
- Somewhere to share your experiences and questions.
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Some of the ways you can engage with this group are:
- Start conversations with other likeminded people
- Find tips, articles, and videos about healthy ageing
- Suggest ideas for information you'd like to find
- Answer our questions about how we can help you.
Click on the button below to go to the ConnectUp group or click HERE to see the LiveUp page to find out what we've been up to. You can like, comment, and share our posts with your friends too!
Find out how to age your way
Take our easy OpenUp quiz to get personalised advice and see suggested products, services and support in your local area or online.
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