Looking after your wellbeing whilst at home
Ideas to look after your wellbeing if you find yourself at home for a period of time:
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If your stay at home is planned then be prepared. For example buy personal essential food and household items in advance. If you should need further items, pre-arrange for someone to pick them up for you or get them delivered
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Order the right amount of repeat prescriptions and at the right time, about a week before you run out
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Keep your room temperature comfortable. If you have a fever, be careful not to overheat
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Keep your windows open to let in fresh air. Get natural sunlight if you can by spending time in your garden if you have one
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If you are able to, keep moving around, even when confined indoors. Move every hour to keep joints and muscles working and to boost circulation
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Have regular meals. Try and have at least one hot meal a day
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Eat healthy balanced meals and drink enough water to stay hydrated. Visit our healthy eaing pages or the NHS for resources and information on eating well
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Visit our Self-Management information if you have a long-term health condition. The courses will help you learn some self-care tips. You can learn how to:
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develop a healthy sleep pattern
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manage pain and fatigue
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manage stress, anxiety and difficult emotions
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manage shortness of breath
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More information is available on staying healthy and active as you get older
- Have a back up plan to support you in case of an emergency e.g. list of emergency contact details
- Be careful of scams. For further information visit Trading Standards
- Look out for volunteering opportunities. Use your interests and passions to help others. You can still do this online whilst you are staying at home
- Relaxation – use relaxation techniques such as breathing or meditation exercises. Some people prefer to listen to their favourite music or use visualisation techniques. Find a place where you feel calm, confident and in control. Visit the Road to Wellbeing for further information
- Visit our information on seasonal wellbeing. Find out how to keep well during the colder winter months and hotter summer months.