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Now Showing: All posts tagged with: Wellness

Nutrition, exercise, life hacks and mental health; it's important to keep your mind and body in shape. Here Audley Villages' experts write on health and wellbeing.

A cluster of vivid blue-violet lobelia flowers with green foliage in the background.

Spring planting tips

We may be restricted to our own small outdoor space, but our Gardener at Stanbridge Earls tells us how to make that space look like a national park.

27 Apr 2022
Top tips
Retirement Life
An older woman sits on a teal chair drinking a smoothie while an older man stands nearby holding a smoothie, both dressed in casual athletic wear.

What does club membership look like

A typical week as an Audley Club member looks like this...

4 Apr 2022
Blog
Health & Wellness
Two men doing side stretch exercises on grass in a park, one standing on a mat, both reaching one arm overhead toward a tree.

The benefits of exercising outdoors

Fresh air, wellbeing and fitness

2 Apr 2022
Blog
Health & Wellness
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Exercise... It's never too late to start

New year, fresh start. How to start your fitness journey!

2 Jan 2022
Top tips
Health & Wellness
An older man and woman sit at a restaurant table, smiling and eating dinner with drinks in front of them.

Eating fit

How to eat your way to stronger immunity

7 Sep 2021
Top tips
Health & Wellness
A buffet table displays trays of assorted savory foods, including spring rolls, lettuce wraps, and other appetizers, surrounded by white decorative elements and flowers.

Tips on staying healthy when eating out

Eating out at an a la carte or buffet restaurant can be the ultimate indulgence, but how do you enjoy it without losing track of your nutritional guidelines?

2 Sep 2021
Top tips
Food
Graphic with a brain icon and text about managing brain health, avoiding overstimulation, and socializing after lockdown, with Audley Villages and psychologists’ advice.

Managing your brain health

Audley Villages have partnered with psychologists to determine the best ways to protect your brain health as we come out of lockdown and how to avoid overstimulation.

23 Jun 2021
Top tips
Health & Wellness
Two people stand close together in the rain, partially covered by a large, colorful rainbow umbrella on a red brick walkway.

World Wellbeing Week

Celebrating World Wellbeing Week with ARCO and our owners...

21 Jun 2021
Video
Retirement Life
An elderly woman with glasses smiles as a young child hugs and kisses her cheek outdoors in warm sunlight.

7 benefits of a hug

We reveal seven benefits we can experience by hugging a loved one, as restrictions ease.

17 May 2021
Blog
Health & Wellness
Close-up of several purple coneflowers (Echinacea) with pinkish-purple petals and dark orange-brown centers, set against a blurred green and brown background.

How to keep your garden thriving ahead of RHS Chelsea Flower Show in September

Emma, Head Gardener at Audley Ellerslie shares her top tips for keeping your garden blooming marvellous

27 Apr 2021
Blog
Health & Wellness
Several potted plants with colorful flowers and berries are arranged in a garden. Small birds, bugs, and hedgehogs are scattered among the greenery, with a forest in the background.

“Spot the Corgi” Brainteaser

Can you spot the Corgi in this busy garden scene?

19 Apr 2021
Blog
Health & Wellness
Rows of suburban houses with people standing at doors and cars parked along the street; trees are evenly spaced between houses and along the road.

'Spot the keyworkers' brainteaser

Can you spot all 5 of the following caring professionals in this picture?

15 Jan 2021
Blog
Health & Wellness
A hand holds a smartphone showing a video call with three smiling people. In the background, there is a white Christmas tree and colorful ornaments.

Connecting with family over the holidays

Top tips to stay connected with loved ones this festive season

2 Dec 2020
Top tips
Health & Wellness
Modern office corridor with glass-walled meeting rooms, a gray sofa, floor lamp, and minimalistic decor. The space has a polished concrete floor and black pendant lights.

Mental health in the workplace

Now, more than ever, is the time for employers to consider how best they can support themselves and their employees.

9 Oct 2020
Guest Blog
Health & Wellness
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Time well spent

No plans to go out? Here are ten ideas to keep you busy at home

30 Sep 2020
Blog
Health & Wellness
An elderly man in a gray coat and hat sits alone on a park bench surrounded by leafless trees on a sunny day.

Four ways to combat loneliness and isolation in later life

Retirement can often be an enjoyable and fulfilling time of life, but loneliness and isolation can still become a struggle

20 Aug 2020
Blog
Health & Wellness
An open planner with handwritten notes and goals sits on a white surface next to a cup of coffee.

Top five hacks to boost your motivation when it’s dipping

When trying to meet fitness goals, it can be an everyday struggle to work up the motivation to carry on with a routine. But there are some easy things you can do to reclaim your drive.

18 Aug 2020
Blog
Health & Wellness
A 31-day August wellness calendar with daily prompts for activities, trivia, recipes, and self-care, organized in a table by days of the week.

31 day wellness calendar - August

Here are 31 more mindful ideas for August to take you through to the end of summer

1 Aug 2020
Top tips
Health & Wellness
An older couple stands on a grassy hillside overlooking a foggy coastline, with arms around each other, facing the sea.

Brighter days are coming: Top things we are looking forward to as lockdown eases

As the UK continues the process of easing lockdown, we're thinking about the top things we are looking forward to.

22 Jul 2020
Blog
Health & Wellness
A group of ten adults participate in a video call, each shown in separate squares on the screen, smiling and engaged with the camera.

Community spirit at Audley Ellerslie

During lockdown, staff at all our villages went above and beyond to help owners feel safe and happy, and at Audley Ellerslie, the community spirit we saw was incredible.

16 Jul 2020
Blog
Retirement Life
A smoothie bowl topped with granola, blueberries, raspberries, mango, and banana sits on a wooden board beside a spoon, a glass of green drink, and a jar of oats.

Top 20 superfoods for the over 50s and why they are important

As we age, our metabolism slows down and we all have to be more careful about the foods that we eat.

4 Jul 2020
Top tips
Health & Wellness
A glass of strawberry smoothie with a metal straw, garnished with a whole strawberry, sits on a windowsill beside several fresh strawberries.

Smoothie boost: strawberry, watermelon & mint smoothie

Starting the day with a nutrient boost is a must and a fresh fruit smoothie is one of the best ways to do it. Adding some fresh mint to your morning routine is great for stomach health and digestion.

29 Jun 2020
Recipe
Food
A picnic basket on a plaid blanket contains sandwiches, salad, crudités, quiche, scotch egg, cheese, cookies, a bottle of rosé wine, and two glasses. An Audley Village item is in the background.

It’s time to pick up your blankets and baskets and head to the great outdoors!

The summer months are the perfect time of year for alfresco dining, so why not join in and enjoy the fresh air by taking part in national picnic week 22-28 June.

21 Jun 2020
Recipe
Food
An older woman wearing a helmet, striped shirt, and pink vest smiles while sitting on a bicycle with a basket, outdoors near brick buildings.

'On yer bike'

Audley Chalfont Dene homeowner, Mrs Marland, may be 90 years old but is currently cycling more than ever. Feeling inspired? Here are our top tips to get you started.

9 Jun 2020
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