Senior Living Staying active in the golden years
People are living longer, healthier lives in retirement and consequently they are more active. Here is a quick guide on how to best use valuable time in those golden years…
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hese days, older people are staying active well into their 80s and 90s. Gone are the days of retiring to a rocking chair. Now, it’s
all about keeping active and making the most of retirement. Staying physically fit and mentally active has many benefits. Tere are many social groups organised by older people for older people throughout Kent. So whether you’re interested in finding new friends or taking up a new activity, there’s a group for you.
Age UK Friendship Centres Age UK works with a number of friendship centres across the county. Tey provide a great way to meet like-minded people and make friends in your area. Te friendship centres are oſten run by groups of active older people who meet regularly for social activities, which could include rambling, tenpin bowling, pub lunches, theatre visits, holidays and days out. Further details -
www.ageuk.org.uk
Active Retirement Associations Kent has numerous Active Retirement Associations which are aimed at any retired or semi-retired person. So if siting staring at the TV is not for you, then maybe an Active Retirement Club will be. From walks with a pub lunch, bowls, coach trips, dances and more are all on offer at the many clubs in the county. Te activities are oſten varied so that there should be something to suit most people - come along and try - you will always be welcome! To date there over 80 clubs in Kent and there is hardly an area that does not have at least one club. Further details –
www.kentara.weebly.com
Adult Education Centres Kent Adult Education Centres across the county offer a variety of courses for all abilities and ages. Many courses take place during the day at easily accessible centres. KE also offer Club60 which is the new and improved loyalty scheme designed to help learners aged 60+ get the most out of Kent Adult Education.
Further details –
www.kentadulteducation.co.uk
U3A U3A (Te University of the Tird Age) is a national organisation bringing together people in their ‘third age’ to develop their interests and continue their learning in a friendly and informal environment. Te third age is defined as a time aſter you have finished full-time working or raising a family and have time to pursue other interests. For three decades, U3A has had a ‘university’ of members who draw
upon their knowledge and experience to teach and learn from each other but there are no qualifications to pass – it is just for pleasure. Tere are now over 1,000 U3As across the UK, with thousands of interest groups between them and more than 400,000 members nationally.
www.u3a.org.uk
The Poplars Care Centre makes a vital contribution to the Maidstone community, being registered to care for up to seventy-one people and able to cope with many specialist needs.
The service respects the privacy and dignity of each individual while providing them with access to skilled carers 24/7, as well as a versatile activities programme established to support long-term physical and mental well-being.
158 Tonbridge Road, Maidstone ME16 8SU 01622 752872
www.carehome.co.uk 46 Mid Kent Living Now recruiting for Care Workers. Call for details.
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