CORONAVIRUS
How to
stay inside
and stay
healthy
While children will find it unusual being stuck at home and not at school; some residents
who have to self-isolate may not always have access to digital ways to stay in touch, like the
internet or video calls. But there are lots of ways to stay healthy – mentally and physically –
during these strange times.
F
ree resources on how to stay
emotionally, physically, and
mentally healthy during this period
of social distancing are available to
help all those parents and carers who are now
working from home with their children.
Healthy Ealing have put together
an information sheet with ideas and
suggestions – including advice for helping
children who are feeling anxious about the
coronavirus. You can download the free
PDF at ealingnewsextra.co.uk/features/
stay‑healthy-inside
There is also the offer of a daily email
that includes an exercise video and school
lesson plans. It also has a recipe of the day;
mental health tip of the day; and inspiring
podcasts, craft ideas and documentaries for
your leisure time. You can sign up for this
by emailing [email protected] with
the words ‘OPT IN’ in the subject heading.
STAYING CONNECTED DESPITE SOCIAL
ISOLATION
While many of us are able to stay connected
via web and video call in these times of
social isolation, a number of residents will not
have access to such services and luxuries to
keep them socially in touch.
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If you fall into that category, or know
someone who does, there are plenty of other
ways to keep the mind and body active
while at home:
Speak to someone on the phone.
This could be a friend or relative, or it
could be one of the many support networks
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that are available including: Samaritans,
Mind UK, Age UK. The Silverline is a free
and confidential helpline providing
friendship and support to older people
on 0800 4 70 80 90. You can also find
out more about it online at
www.thesilverline.org.uk
Get some exercise. The Green
Goddess, Diana Moran, is returning
to BBC breakfast television each weekday
morning to help the elderly keep fit during
the coronavirus crisis
Take up a new hobby – drawing,
cooking, puzzles, bird spotting,
exercise or even reading more (there are
also plenty of online reading groups, if you
have web access take a look at
www.goodreads.com/group)
Stay healthy – remember to eat
well, and share recipes
Be kind. Pay someone a
compliment, have some shopping
delivered to an elderly neighbour, post a
hello card through their door and let them
know you are there for them.
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Read more at
ealingnewsextra.co.uk/features/
stay-healthy-inside