6 Tips for a Better Quality of Life in Central London
Discover what you can do to improve your quality of life in Central London
Published: 12/03/2024
As humans, we share a mutual desire for a good quality of life. While you can’t control all aspects of your life, discover what changes you can make to improve your day-to-day.
We recognise that everyone measures quality of life differently. Beyond defining care plans for every Client, we’re keen to support every member of our Central London community 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 CareGiver based in the Central London area.
What is a good quality of life?
The definition of a good quality of life is subjective - it depends on your circumstances. However, there are some things that impact all of us in one way or another. The main factors affecting one’s quality of life, excluding societal factors, are:
- Physical and mental health/wellbeing
- Social life
- Access to hobbies
- Financial security
- Contribution to society
- Poor air quality
- Overcrowded living
Here are some of our tips for improving your or your loved one’s quality of life in Central London.
- Be physically active
- Eat a balanced diet
- Get enough rest
- Foster healthy relationships
- Practice mindfulness
- Focus on building a self-care routine.
- Consider drinking less alcohol
1. Adopt a healthy lifestyle
Maintaining good sleeping, eating, and exercise habits can have a big positive impact on your wellbeing.
Surprisingly, adopting healthy lifestyle choices reduce the risk of diabetes by 84% for women and 72% for men.
We are aware that it may be a little more difficult to exercise when dealing with pain, limited mobility, and other medical issues. For all access needs, Central London offers a plethora of local opportunities. Consider joining:
- Active Westminster – using their Active Westminster card, you can exercise for less with activities like swimming and much more ActiveWestminster
- Paddington Sports Club - socialising, squash, bowls, tennis and fitness Contact | Paddington Sports Club (psclondon.com)
- Age UK Westminster – for socials and activities in multiple venues in Central London Welcome to Age UK Westminster
Our Central London Trained CareGivers can also assist you with getting physical activity and eating well.
2. Reduce stress
Long-term stress has been proven to have detrimental impacts on one's physical and mental well-being. Seek out methods to manage and reduce stress in your day-to-day activities. Meditation, reading, mild exercise, and doing activities you enjoy are all advised coping techniques for stress.
Swimming is a popular stress-relieving activity for many of our Central London clients. Contact us to learn more about our respite care services if you are feeling overwhelmed by caring for a loved one. You and others around you may both live better lives if you lower your personal stress levels.
If you care for 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 those around you.
3. Make time for friendships
Another important component of your quality of life is social interaction. Since humans are social beings by nature, we gain from forming relationships with other people.
Although the digital age has brought about innovative means of maintaining relationships with loved ones, the value of being physically there cannot be understated.
Make time to spend as much time as you can with your loved one in person or look for new acquaintances through sports like swimming or bowling.
Contact our Right at Home team in Central London about offering companionship and support to combat the impacts of loneliness and how to counteract them.
4. Try out hobbies in the Central London community
Dopamine, the feel-good neurotransmitter, is released in our brains when we engage in enjoyable activities.
Many of our Central London clients say that having fulfilling hobbies and making time for them has enhanced their quality of life. Try the Kensington Leisure Centre Aqua Aerobics programme or the YMCA Tottenham Court Road's Gentle Exercise session if you're not sure where to begin.
5. Get involved in the Central London Community
A higher quality of life is one of the many advantages of being involved in the community. Feelings of belonging can be strengthened by participating in Age UK Westminster’s community groups. Even better, you'll improve the lives of individuals all around Central London by changing the wider community as a whole. Find out more about how to get involved in your local community by exploring local opportunities on your local council’s website or check out Age UK Westminster.
6. Spend time outside
Increasing your time in nature is an inexpensive yet powerful approach to raise your standard of living. Spending time in nature has been shown to be especially beneficial for our mental health.
Many of our clients like to stroll through the Royal Parks, go cycling, go dining, and take walks with their dogs.
Improving Carers’ quality of life in Central London
Many primary Carers may find it challenging 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 Central London also provide trusted Respite Care to offer relief for primary CareGivers.
Our care services in Central London help improve our clients’ quality of life
Improving our Clients' quality of life is at the heart of everything we do. Our CareGivers in Central London are experienced in caring for Clients with various needs. We treat everyone with compassion and believe that tailored care plans are crucial 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.
