The Importnace Of Staying Social As We Age

Social activity is incredibly important for older people for several reasons:

1. Mental and Emotional Well-being: Socialising provides older adults with opportunities for companionship, emotional support, and a sense of belonging. Regular social interaction can help alleviate feelings of loneliness, depressions, and anxiety, promoting better mental health and overall well-being.
2. Cognitive Health: Engaging in conversations, playing games, and participating in group activities stimulate the brain and help maintain cognitive function. Social interaction can enhance memory, problem-solving skills, and cognitive flexibility reducing the risk of cognitive decline and dementia.
3. Physical Health: Social activities often involve physical movement, such as walking, dancing, or gardening, which contribute to better physical health and mobility. Additionally, participating in group exercises or sports can provide motivation and accountability for staying active and maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
4. Sense of Purpose: Social activities can give older adults a sense of purpose and fulfillment by allowing them to contribute to their communities, share their knowledge and experiences, and support others. This sense of purpose can boost self-esteem and provide a meaningful connection to the world around them.
5. Reduced Risk of Isolation: As people age, they may experience changes in their social networks due to factors like retirement, relocation, or loss of friends and family members. Engaging in social activities helps prevent social isolation and allows older adults to build new friendships, connect with peers who share similar interests, and stay connected to their communities.
6. Longevity: Research suggests that strong social connections are associated with a longer lifespan. By fostering meaningful relationships and maintaining an active social life, older adults may increase their chances of living longer, healthier lives.

Overall, social activity plays a vital role in promoting the physical, mental and emotional well-being of older adults, enhancing their quality of life and contributing to successful ageing.

Here are a list of just some of the amazing local social activities there are in our area:

Community Coffee Morning

Held at Nantwich Library in Beam Street on a Monday morning 10.00a.m – 11.30a.m. For more information, call 01270 375361

Community Cafe

This is open to any age group and held at the Salvation Army in Prince Albert Street in Crewe on a Monday morning 9.30a.m – 11.45a.m. For more information, call 01270 500591

Broad Lane Coffee Morning

This is a friendly weekly group with occasional guest speakers. Held on a Monday at Broad Lane Methodist Chapel, Audlem Road in the morning 10.00a.m – 12.00p.m. For more information call 01270 619855

ALIVE Lunch Club

Join this group for a lovely pub lunch followed by games such as scrabble and dominoes. Held on a Tuesday lunchtime at The Nags Head, Vicarage Lane, Bunbury from 1p.m. For more information, email [email protected]

Eagle Bridge Wishing Well Community Cafe

This is open to all age groups, held at Eagle Bridge, Dunwoody Way, Crewe on Tuesdays 8.30a.m – 2.30p.m. For more information, call 01270 275200

Community Coffee Morning at St Chad’s Church Hall

Held on the first Tuesday of every month at St Chad’s Church Hall in Wybunbury from 10.00a.m – 12.00p.m. For more information, email [email protected]

50+ Club 

Held at Nantwich Civic Hall on a Tuesday every fortnight from 10.00a.m – 12.00p.m. For more information, call 01270 628633

The Darby and Joan Club

Held at the Madeley Centre on a Tuesday every fortnight in the afternoon from 2.00p.m – 4.00p.m. For more information, call 01782 751808

Veterans Breakfast

Held at The Haven on North Street in Crewe on a Wednesday morning going through to lunchtime 9.30a.m – 2.30p.m. For more information, call 01270 749050

Coffee Morning

Held at Alsager Library, Sandbach Road on a Wednesday morning 10.00a.m – 12.00p.m. For more information call 01270 375325

Audlem WI

Held at Audlem Methodist Church Hall, 6 Armstrong Close on a Thursday afternoon at 2p.m. For more information call 01270 811711

Friendship Friday

Held at The Haven on North Street in Crewe on a Friday morning 10.00a.m – 11.30a.m. For more information, call 01270 749050

Place of Welcome

Held on a Friday from 10.00a.m – 1.00p.m. at The Parish Hall, Church Lane in Nantwich, for refreshments and a chat. For more information, call 01270 610983

Cafe Wells Green

Held in Wells Green Methodist Church, 1 Brookland Avenue on a Friday morning 10.00a.m – 12.00p.m. For more information, call 01270 666156