Caring for carers, the superheroes behind closed doors
This Carers Week, our Welfare Caseworker, Irene Ramsden, tells us why this network of unsung heroes around the UK need more support.
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Welfare Services Lead Carrie Pearce explains how ditching technology and writing a letter to someone you care about can have major benefits on your wellbeing. Our nation-wide digital Living Well Groups have grown in number over the last year, offering a much-needed place to socialise and discuss wellbeing matters with fellow retirees. We speak to some of the people for whom the groups have become an unexpected lifeline. Whether it's as part of a choir or just joining in with your favourite music, singing has significant benefits for our mental and physical health. Don't believe us? Try joining in with The Fire Tones cover of a Christmas classic and see how it makes you feel. Research has shown that many people turn to alcohol during difficult times - but it can have even more of a negative impact.
Put pen to paper to boost your mental wellbeing
How a digital world provided an unexpected lifeline for our retirees
Why is singing so good for us?
The impact of alcohol on our mental health