Helping yourself to live well

Engaging your brain in daily activities has been shown to maintain thinking skills for longer. 

This could be through socialising with friends or as a befriender, going for a outdoor walk, playing an instrument or completing puzzles such as sudoku.

Staying connected:  

Your brain thrives on company and benefits from the stimulation of being with other people.  

• Visiting friends or family 
• Call someone for a chat
• Use technology to have a video call - so you can talk face to face even if you are in different locations.  
  Find out more here (under Living Room - communication devices)
• Volunteer with a local charitable organisation.  Find out more about current volunteering opportunities here.
   

Enjoy a new skill or hobby: 

Picking up new skills and hobbies helps to keep your mind active. 

Being creative. Learn a language. Take up a musical instrument or join a choir.  Learning a new great way to stay sharp.

Find out about local community groups and activities using the VCEL Locator Tool. 
 

Keeping active:

Here are a few ideas of activities you could enjoy locally: 

• Ageing Well Activity List - provides a range of physical activities to enjoy 
• Health and Wellbeing Walks - enjoy the outdoors, through organised walks with others
• East Lothian Ranger Service - Wild about East Lothian events - join the countryside rangers for a series of talks, walks and events.
• East Lothian Library Service - so much more than just borrowing books, see what your local library has to offer
• Tourism, Arts and Entertainment - visit East Lothian!  Discover the heritage, culture, arts, and entertainment on offer.

Find out more about Brain Health: 

What is brain health? | Brain Health

Looking after your thinking skills | Age UK