Ways to Improve your Quality of Life in Aylesbury Vale and Chiltern

How to improve your quality of life in Aylesbury Vale and Chiltern

As humans, we share a common desire for a good quality of life. While you can’t control all parts of your life, discover what changes you can make to improve your day-to-day.

We understand that everyone measures quality of life differently. Beyond agreeing unique care plans for every individual, we’re keen to support every member of our Aylesbury Vale and Chiltern community to feel happier to improve their quality of life.

You can apply our tips either on your own or with the help of a local Right at Home Carer based in the Aylesbury Vale and Chiltern area.

What is good quality of life?

The definition of a good quality of life is subjective - it changes from person to person depending on your unique situation. However, there are some universal themes that affect all of us in one way or another.

What affects quality of life in Aylesbury Vale and Chiltern?

Excluding societal factors such as education, here is a list of some of the factors that affect our Clients’ quality of life:

Physical and mental wellbeing
Social life
Access to hobbies
Financial security
Contribution to society
Access to community events

Advice for improving your or your loved one’s quality of life in Aylesbury Vale and Chiltern

1. Adopt a healthy lifestyle

Healthy eating, sleeping and exercise habits can provide considerable benefits for your wellbeing.

Did you know that eating well balanced diet can reduce the risks of falling due to poor mobility by up to 50%?

We know that reduced mobility, certain physical conditions and pain can make it a little harder to engage in physical activity. However, there are plenty of local opportunities in Aylesbury Vale and Chiltern for all access requirements.

Consider joining Aylesbury Aqua Vale leisure centre or Foxhills Indoor Bowling Centre.

Read our pages on healthy eating and keeping active for more information.

Our CareGivers in Aylesbury Vale and Chiltern can also help you to access physical activity and support with healthy eating.

2. Limit stress

Prolonged stress has known negative impacts on our physical and mental wellbeing. Look for ways to reduce and handle stress in your daily life. Some recommended coping mechanisms for stress include reading, meditation, light exercise, and doing things you enjoy.

Many of our Clients in Aylesbury Vale and Chiltern enjoy walking as a way to relieve stress.

If you care for a loved one and start to feel stressed, consider seeking support from our respite care services. Reducing your own stress levels can indirectly improve the quality of life for you and those around you.

3. Maintain contact with others

Social contact is another crucial aspect of your quality of life. Making connections with other humans is a huge part of our lives as social beings.

The digital age has brought new ways to keep in touch with your loved ones, but we can’t underestimate the importance of physical presence.

Plan to see your friends and family in real life as often as possible. Or seek new connections from local activities such as Simply Walk | Buckinghamshire Council

Learn more about the impacts of loneliness and how to counteract them. Or speak to our Right at Home team in Aylesbury Vale and Chiltern-based Right at Home team about offering companionship and support.

4. Try out hobbies in the Aylesbury Vale and Chiltern community

Doing things that you enjoy releases dopamine, the feel-good chemical in our brains.

Finding enjoyable hobbies and making time for them has improved many of our Clients’ quality of life in [Aylesbury Vale and Chiltern]. If you’re not sure where to start, consider BOPAG - Seated Exercise Southcourt in Aylesbury or BOPAG - Aylesbury Silver Singers on Wednesdays 1-2pm Church of the Good Shepherd, Aylesbury.

One of our clients, Pat, regularly attends a day centre in Princes Risborough twice a week. She said, “It gives me something to look forward to and I can plan ahead, and like to meet friends there where there is a regular group that meets up.”

5. Join the Aylesbury Vale and Chiltern community

Community involvement has a host of benefits, one of which is a better quality of life. Joining Aylesbury Vale and Chiltern community clubs can increase feelings of belonging. What’s more, you’ll make positive changes in the wider community, for people across Aylesbury Vale and Chiltern.

Read more about how to get involved in your local community in our Community Engagement Article. Or explore local opportunities on the Bucks Older People Action Group (BOPAG) website BOPAG - Home

6. Spend (more!) time outside

Haddenham.net - 'Simply Walk' Has Recommenced

Increasing how long you spend amongst nature is a low-cost yet effective way to improve your quality of life. Time in nature has proven benefits for our mental wellbeing in particular.

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How can Right at Home’s Aylesbury Vale and Chiltern-based Carers help improve quality of life?

Improving our Client’s quality of life is at the heart of everything we do. Our CareGivers in Aylesbury Vale and Chiltern are experienced in caring for Clients with various needs. We treat everyone with compassion and believe that personalised care plans are important for a good quality of life.

Whether you seek Companionship and support, require assistance with Personal Care or need a more Specialist Care solution, we can help.

Find out what our Clients in Aylesbury Vale and Chiltern have said about our care:

“We have been absolutely delighted with the support that Right at Home have offered our mother here in Dinton. We are now rest assured that she can remain safe at home, as well as have the option to get out to events safely supported by her carers. They have restored her confidence and maintained her dignity” Son of client in Dinton, near Aylesbury

Improving Carers’ quality of life in Aylesbury Vale and Chiltern

Many primary Carers may find it difficult to make time for themselves. However, ensuring effective relaxation is crucial for a good quality of life and your wellbeing. That’s why our CareGiver teams in Aylesbury Vale and Chiltern also offer trusted Respite Care to provide relief for primary CareGivers.

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