Loneliness and isolation is more detrimental to physical health than smoking 20 cigarettes a day, and can have a negative impact on mental and emotional wellbeing. For older people, often living alone, having opportunities to socialise with friends is a lifeline to maintaining their health and happiness.
Our Elders project takes a holistic approach to the well-being of the over 50s. The project aims to improve the health and lifestyles of the community elders through information, engagement, diet and exercise to tackle poverty and to play a key role in countering high incidences of isolation, loneliness and poor health among the elderly Somali people.
How We Help
- Weekly Breakfast Club
- Social activities
- Chair-based exercise classes
- Board games and Somali Chess
- Regular outings to places of interest
- Regular speeches and presentations on topics such as health and wellbeing, healthy eating, and caring for oneself or a loved one
- Tai Chi and Yoga
- Outings and group walks
