Blog

Blog

The Dower House ethos is rooted in the desire to support people to live as independently as possible in later life. In order to achieve this, it’s important to take care of your health and wellbeing. In our blogs, we consider the different aspects of ageing and later life, sharing tips, advice and relevant news to help you prolong your independence whether in your own home or in residential care. You'll also find the latest news from The Dower House, including outings and activities, special events and staff achievements. We hope this will help give you a flavour of what life is like at The Dower House!

Five ways to keep your mind active in later life

Author: Sara Stagg

As we age it’s not just our bodies that show signs of slowing down, but it doesn’t need to be all bad news. Whilst there is no doubt that DNA plays a significant factor in how we age, there is more and more evidence available to support that keeping physically and mentally active helps to retain well-honed cognitive skills for longer.

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