4 Ways to improve your mental health
It’s no secret that the last couple of years have been pretty rough for many, and to be honest, all of us in one way or another. From the loss of jobs, to isolating for weeks on end, to losing loved ones and those dearest to us. That’s why now more than ever it is important that we prioritise self-care and we make time to improve our mental health and wellbeing.
March 10, 2022
Ricky tells us about his role at an ExtraCare charity shop
Ricky Stone is a young volunteer from Derby, here he discusses how volunteering has helped with his Autism and how he feels about giving back to the community.
March 8, 2022
Coventry Volunteering Opportunities: Lesley discusses volunteering at Earlsdon Park
Meet Lesley, Lesley is a volunteer at Earlsdon Park Village, here she tells us about why she chose to give up her time to help others.
March 7, 2022
How volunteering helps students: Jessica & Kyamille’s time at Yates Court
Jessica Harris and Kyamile Sami are two students from Heart of Worcester College who have volunteered at our Yates Court Retirement Scheme in Evesham. In this blog post we look at how volunteering helps students like Jessica and Kyamile in all different aspects of their lives.
March 3, 2022
Why do we have Pancake Day?
As a sweet treat fiend, Shrove Tuesday, otherwise known as Pancake Day is a firm favourite occasion on the calendar for me! Syrup, chocolate, lemon, sugar…my mouth is watering at the thought!
March 1, 2022
Making the most of community and connections in retirement
Our Engaged Lives project is a drive to build stronger communities and connections for ExtraCare residents.
March 1, 2022
How to stay active in retirement
Transitioning to retirement life brings many significant changes to your routine and way of living, but these changes are most definitely not something to shy away from. Embrace the change. Embrace the freedom. Embrace all the time you now have to do the things you enjoy!
February 18, 2022
6 Home energy saving tips
At ExtraCare sustainability is always a big consideration, we are constantly working towards making each retirement location as energy efficient as possible. Have a read of our home energy savings tips blog to help reduce the energy consumption of your home today!
February 17, 2022
This Valentine’s Day we decided to ask a number of our residents across our ExtraCare locations to let us in on some love and romance tips.
This Valentine’s Day we decided to ask a number of our residents across our ExtraCare locations to let us in on some tips regarding romance.
February 14, 2022
Why is staying healthy in retirement so important?
In the UK, the average age to retire is 61.5 years, and the average life expectancy is 81. This means that you have around 20 years to enjoy retirement. But, staying healthy in our later years is a crucial component to living that long and fulfilling retirement you had planned and visualised.
February 7, 2022
Should I get a dog in retirement? (3 reasons why the answer is YES!)
Should I get a dog in retirement? Maybe a question many of you have asked yourselves after leaving full time work for good. Our answer? YES. The joy animals can bring to somebody’s world is infinite, but I’ll let the list of benefits below do the talking…
February 1, 2022
Living well with dementia – Why a diagnosis doesn’t have to stop you from enjoying life
A dementia diagnosis doesn’t have to stop you from enjoying life. Whether you have dementia yourself or you are caring for someone with dementia, there are many things you can do to make life easier. We’ve compiled some of the best advice out there to help you to live well with dementia.
January 28, 2022