Course: Strategies for Successful Ageing

Always be open to new things, always do new things. My priorities are different. I don’t care now if the house isn’t clean every day. I’d much prefer to be …

We have discussed the importance of social engagement and creativity in this course, and Studio 10 at the Irish Museum of Modern Art is an example of how both of …

The key message of this week is that being creative and thinking creatively are important for successful ageing. This ties into the third of the three core areas of successful …

Reflecting upon Week 5, select one strategy that you have read about. Write this strategy on a piece of paper and post it in a place where you will see …

Well done for completing the Strategies for Successful Ageing course! I hope you have enjoyed these five weeks. I would like to thank all of you for your meaningful comments …

Generativity is the desire to do things that will improve the lives and wellbeing of younger generations. This can be in the family sphere, but also in the broader spheres …

In this video, we explore an aspect of life that we take for granted in the earlier stages of life – arts, leisure and culture. We are increasingly aware that …

The Irish Museum of Modern Art is home to artworks by many of Ireland’s senior artists. In this step, we introduce you to the work of one of these artists, …

This video explores the many gifts that our increased life-span has brought us. This is a phenomenon known as the longevity or demographic dividend (O’Neill, 2011). It clarifies that disability …

In the video, Denis talks about thinking creatively, and outlines how it isn’t solely to be used artistically. Thinking creatively and using crystallised intelligence is something that is available to …

People have always understood that the quality of a person’s relationships with others can influence mental and physical health, but it is only recently that scientific evidence on the impact …

We now know that loneliness, and being isolated from friends and family, can have about the same effect on how long you live as cigarette smoking and obesity. Social engagement …

Looking after your physical and mental health is important for successful ageing, but another piece of the puzzle is staying socially engaged. This means being active in your community, talking …

The key message of this week is that being socially engaged is important for successful ageing. This ties into the second of the three core areas of successful ageing: staying …

Reflecting upon Week 4, select one strategy that you have read about. Write this strategy on a piece of paper and post it in a place where you will see …