Benefits of volunteering
Volunteering is not just about finding something to do. Volunteering can give you a sense of purpose, make you happier and there is now evidence that it might help you …
Course: Strategies for Successful Ageing
Organising Events: Street Party Case Study
Projects are better, easier and more fun if you plan them with others. Liz Harper from Age and Opportunity describes a short case study of a street party, a project …
My voice: experiences of being socially engaged – I couldn’t even tell them my name
There’s a black and white photograph on the dresser in Marie Brady’s breakfast room. Two young people look out of the frame. This is Marie and her husband Bobby on …
Case Study: Men’s Sheds
“Men don’t talk face to face; they talk shoulder to shoulder” This video highlights a Men’s Shed that engaged with the Age Friendly Ireland programme in East Wall, Dublin, and …
Everyday engagement: Intergenerational transfers
When we think about engagement activities, we often forget about everyday transfers which take place between grandparents, parents and children. However, this form of engagement should not be overlooked due …
The virtuous cycle of social engagement
All economically developed countries with large older populations prescribe ‘active ageing’ behaviours for older people, to try and lighten the perceived ‘burden’ of population ageing. Increasingly, we expect older adults …
Navigating retirement
Life can be stressful, and there are many twists and turns along the road. Things that just happen can cause stress: loss, bereavement, marriage, divorce, moving away, losing your job, …
Is it too late to follow my dreams?
Of course not! Dr Sabina Brennan’s video features just a few examples of the amazing achievements that people have made in later stages of their lives. Thinking about this video: …
Making plans
Planning your goals in life is an important part of achieving them. It will help you clarify priorities, be realistic, and address your current realities. In this video, Liz Harper …
What is successful, healthy ageing?
As we investigate successful ageing, Professor of Psychology Ian Robertson and Professor of Medical Gerontology Rose Anne Kenny discuss healthy ageing and Professor Robertson offers his “Seven Secrets of Mental …
Week 3: Strategies for being healthy
Looking after your physical health is very important for successful ageing, but we are bombarded with so many different suggestions that it can be difficult to know where to start. …
Summarising strategies for Week 3: Being Healthy
The key messages of this week are that actively exercising, eating well and looking after your brain health are key pieces of the successful ageing puzzle. This infographic sums up …
Select a strategy!
Reflecting upon Week 3, select one strategy that you have learned about. Write this strategy on a piece of paper and post in a place where you will see it …
What is the Hello Brain challenge?
Do one thing every day to help your brain to stay healthy. We call that one thing a ‘Brain Buff’. The challenge has been created by our brain health expert …
Resilience: building cognitive reserve
What is cognitive reserve? Why is it important? How can you build reserve? When a hard time hits, it helps to have something in reserve. In an economic recession, savings …