How to improve your quality of life in Barnet & Edgware

As humans, we share a common desire for a good quality of life. While you can’t control all areas 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 creating personalised care plans for every Client, we’re keen to support every member of our Barnet & Edgware 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 supportive Right at Home Carer based in the Barnet &Edgware area.

What does good quality of life look like?

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 general factors that impact all of us in one way or another.

• Personal, mental and spiritual health
• Relationships
• Work environment
• Security and safety

What impacts quality of life in Barnet & Edgware?

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

• Physical and mental health
• Social life
• Access to hobbies
• Financial situation
• Contribution to society
• Physiological needs: Water, food
• self esteem- Client who do not have access to hobbies
• Self actualisation: independence granted.

Barnet & Edgware helping elderly people maintain a good quality of life

At Right at Home Barnet & Edgeware we provide home help for elderly people. The Barnet & Edgware area has improved over the last decade as there are more parks with free outdoor gyms. Our Clients enjoy the outdoor gyms as it accessible for the whole community which benefits our Clients because they get to socialise with the other people in the community. As well as that you get the benefits of doing cardio and weight training in the sun which give you an extra dose of vitamin D.

Follow a healthy lifestyle

Healthy eating, sleeping and exercise habits can provide significant benefits for your wellbeing. Healthy eating can improve weight loss and this can boost your immune system as well as that it will help you sleep better and will make you less tired throughout the day.

Did you know that just 150 minutes of moderate exercise a week can reduce stress and reduce a risk of heart disease which will improve quality of life.

We understand that reduced mobility and certain physical conditions can make it challenging to engage in physical activity. However, there are plenty of local opportunities in Barnet & Edgware for all access requirements.

Take a look at our guides on https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/healthy-diet#:~:text=A%20healthy%20diet%20includes%20the,cassava%20and%20other%20starchy%20roots.  and https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/exercise for more information

Our CareGivers in Barnet & Edgware also help elderly people  to access physical activity and support with healthy eating.

Reduce stress

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

Many of our Clients in Barnet & Edgware enjoy local activity to relieve stress, some of the activities include yoga. Yoga is one of the best ways to reduce stress as it includes mediation which helps you clear your mind and reduce your stress.

If you look after a loved one and start to feel stressed, get in touch to discuss our respite care services. Reducing your own stress levels can indirectly improve the quality of life for you and your loved ones.

Make time for hobbies in the Barnet & Edgware community

Spending time on things you enjoy releases dopamine, the feel-good chemical in our brains. Finding enjoyable hobbies and making time for them has improved many of our elderly Clients’ quality of life in Barnet & Edgware. If you’re not sure where to start, consider Gym at David Lloyds or Nature walk at Fryent country Park.

Get involved in the Barnet & Edgware community

Community involvement has a host of benefits, one of which is a better quality of life. Joining Barnet & Edgware community clubs can increase feelings of belonging. Better yet, you’ll make positive changes in the wider community, for people across Barnet & Edgware.

Find out more about how to get involved in your local community in our https://www.rightathome.co.uk/barnet-and-edgware/about-us/why-choose-right-at-home/ . Or explore local opportunities on the council website.

Spend time outside

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

Many of our elderly Clients enjoy

• Coffee club at costa coffee in Edgware
• Bridge Club in Edgware
• Yoga Classes in Stanmore
• Edgware Ex-Servicemen's Club in Burnt Oak

How can Right at Home’s Barnet & Edgware homecare for elderly people help improve quality of life?

Improving our Clients’ quality of life is one of our main missions goals. Our CareGivers in Barnet & Edgware are experienced in providing support 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 & Support, require assistance with Personal Care or need a more specialised care solution, we can help.

How can Right at Home’s Barnet & Edgware-based Carers help improve quality of life?

Improving our Clients’ quality of life is one of our main missions goals. Our CareGivers in Barnet & Edgware are experienced in providing support 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 & Support, require assistance with Personal Care or need a more specialised care solution, we can help.