Uncategorized 0 3rd April, 2020 Ten ways to start your day right in lockdown How you spend your morning is key. With much of the world in lockdown, mornings have changed for most people, and it can be hard to shift to a new routine. But starting the day positively can result in higher productivity and a general sense of wellbeing – something we probably all need right now.… VIEW ARTICLE >
Uncategorized 0 16th March, 2020 Three breathing exercises to reduce stress, anxiety and a racing mind Breathing apps have soared in popularity – here’s how to give it a go without your phone. It’s often said the most powerful tools for taking care of our wellbeing are the ones that already exist within us – and breathing is prime example. Breathing techniques feature in countless therapeutic forms and practices, from yoga,… VIEW ARTICLE >
Uncategorized 0 13th March, 2020 Joanna Trollope at 76: ‘I don’t worry about getting older – so far’ Bestselling author Joanna Trollope talks to Hannah Stephenson about keeping young, being happier than ever, and staying away from social media. Bestselling novelist Joanna Trollope has a knack for having her finger on the pulse of pressing social dilemmas. “All my novels are reflections of what I think is a great universal preoccupation at the… VIEW ARTICLE >
Uncategorized 0 9th March, 2020 Healthy and Mindful Snacking By Barbara Cox, Head of Wellbeing Eating healthy and mindfully isn’t about resistance or restriction. It’s about enjoying the food you’re eating. We all eat unhealthily and mindlessly at times, whether we’re on the go at a service station, out having coffee with friends, in a hurry, watching TV or finishing all the food on… VIEW ARTICLE >
Retirement Advice 0 26th November, 2019 Dementia at Christmas: Five ways you can have a dementia-friendly Christmas this year The festive season can be overwhelming for people living with dementia, but there are things you can do to ensure everybody enjoys the festivities. Celebrating Christmas with loved ones is one of life’s greatest joys, but it can also be an extremely stressful and lonely time for people affected by dementia, as well as their… VIEW ARTICLE >
Retirement Advice 0 25th November, 2019 Could your winter blues be something more serious? What to do if you’re worried about SAD Seasonal affective disorder is a lot more complex than just mourning the end of summer and being a bit glum. Autumn has arrived and it already feels like we’re heading into the depths of winter. With the annual ritual of putting the clocks back too, it’s easy to feel a bit gloomy about the darker… VIEW ARTICLE >
Uncategorized 0 18th November, 2019 A recipe for retirement success https://vimeo.com/373888983 We recently offered our guests the chance to sit back and relax with a free cookery demonstration and tasting event. Taking place at Esprit on High Street North in Poole and Chapters in Salisbury. Visitors and residents enjoyed first-class cuisine and beverages at the bistro restaurants. Visitors also get the chance to meet the… VIEW ARTICLE >
Retirement Advice 0 18th November, 2019 David Suchet: ‘Keeping fit will hopefully give me 10 more years of life as an actor’ At 73, TV’s Poirot chats to Hannah Stephenson about how he hopes his fitness regime and will lengthen his career. An active retirement lifestyle is a key to maintaining health and quality of life. For 25 years, he played Agatha Christie’s famous Belgian detective Hercule Poirot – and since leaving the role, David Suchet has… VIEW ARTICLE >