Category: Activities

Learning a language is a skill often associated with the young. But learning a new language is by no means limited to young people – many elderly people take up the challenge of learning a language as a hobby, and the benefits are manifold.

If you think your parent might enjoy learning a language, here are some of the benefits it could provide.

Language by its very nature connects people. It links human beings, as it has done for millennia, and opens up the world in a way that [...]

There are many activities and groups around Worthing and West Sussex especially set up for the elderly to enhance physical and mental well-being. These groups tend to be fun and enjoyable and offer an outlet for socialising rather than focussed on strict physical exercises.

There are often many such groups advertised on the West Sussex well-being website and, here at Comfort Keepers™ we were  intrigued to see a really innovative group for the older person interested in taking up ballet.  Starting in April, this seems a great idea as it offers much more [...]

Gardening is widely acknowledged as a great hobby that not only stimulates the mind but the body as well. It can be a great way to get one-to-one with nature and offers an opportunity to enjoy some fresh air combined with a bit of exercise. Nurturing and caring for plants and flowers can also bring joy and a real sense of accomplishment to a person. A wonderful hobby for the elderly, it can help maintain physical agility while also reducing stress, and maintaining health and well-being.

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Last year more than three times the amount of over 65’s used the internet than in 2006 with many now using the web for their banking, shopping, entertainment, and social interaction – so called silver surfers. However over 5 million older people have never accessed the web.

Reports suggest 60% of the UK’s over 65’s are still ‘digitally excluded,’ and a significant number of older people are missing out on the wealth of opportunities the internet can bring. Digital access offers not only significant savings – online shopping saves the average consumer £560 a year – [...]