Thursday, 30 May 2013

over 60's article


KNIT AND NATTER

If you are about to retire or thinking of retiring now is the time is to plan ahead to keep yourself busy and active.  

Retirement is a time in your life to look forward to but can also be a hard and emotional time because of all the changes your will be facing.  Some of these changes could be leaving a job you enjoy and spending a lot more time with your close family!

If you don’t already have hobbies or interests here are some ideas to consider.

Gardening – Keeps you flexible, is an outdoor activity and you can step back and appreciate your work at the end of the day.  Many of the older generation do garden and it seems to improve their physical and mental well being.  Even if you don’t have a garden you can probably plant tubs and window boxes.

Art Groups – Are generally open to all age groups and provides a creative and social aspect to your life and you can take you techniques learnt and use them on your own. Art is a good way of expressing yourself and letting out feelings that you don’t want to talk about.

Walking Clubs – An excellent opportunity to socialise, see the countryside and keep fit.  Exercise is proven to help your feel good factor.

Knit and Natter – Don’t stay at home on your own knitting or crocheting, join a local knit and natter group to socialise and swop patterns and ideas. If you enjoy knitting this is a really good activity.

It is really important to keep your body and mind active and to keep positive and enjoy the ‘golden years’.  Happy retirement!

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