What Do We Mean By Wellbeing?

At Thrive Homecare, we pride ourselves on being a 'wellbeing provider', but what does that actually mean?

Dictionary definition: Wellbeing - the state of feeling healthy and happy

A Holistic Approach to Being Healthy and Happy

Wellbeing is a term that gets thrown around a lot, but what does it actually mean? At its core, wellbeing refers to the overall state of being comfortable, healthy, and happy. It’s a broad concept that goes beyond just physical health—it includes mental, emotional, and even social factors that contribute to a fulfilling life. Wellbeing is about achieving balance across different aspects of life. Prioritising wellbeing for the elderly is essential because it directly impacts quality of life, health, and longevity.

1. Physical Wellbeing – This involves taking care of the body through regular exercise, a nutritious diet, and sufficient sleep. Preventative healthcare, like routine check-ups and stress management, also plays a role in maintaining physical wellbeing.

2. Mental Wellbeing – A healthy mind is just as important as a healthy body. Managing stress, maintaining a positive mindset, and seeking support when needed all contribute to mental wellbeing. Practices like mindfulness, therapy, and engaging in hobbies can be beneficial.

3. Emotional Wellbeing – The ability to recognise, express, and manage emotions effectively is crucial for overall wellbeing. This includes building resilience, developing self-awareness, and fostering healthy relationships.

4. Social Wellbeing – Human connection is a fundamental need. Having strong relationships, a supportive community, and meaningful interactions contribute to a sense of belonging and emotional stability.

5. Financial Wellbeing – Financial stress can have a huge impact on overall happiness. Managing money wisely, living within means, and planning for the future all contribute to that sense of security and peace of mind.

6. Workplace Wellbeing – Given how much time we spend at work, it’s important that our jobs contribute positively to our overall wellbeing. A supportive work environment, a manageable workload, and a sense of purpose can all enhance workplace wellbeing.

   
   

Why Wellbeing Matters

When our wellbeing is high, we are happy, motivated, and resilient. Good wellbeing supports stronger relationships, better decision-making, and an overall improved quality of life. A strong focus on wellbeing can also reduce hospital admissions and boost independence.

How we improve wellbeing for the people we support:

We have adopted the PERMA approach, a science-backed framework to enhance wellbeing. By investing in positive emotions, engagement, relationships, meaning, and accomplishments, we can enrich lives with purpose, joy, and resilience. 

• Activities – Enabling people to pursue hobbies and engage in activities they enjoy.

• Companionship – Helping people feel socially connected, emotionally supported and listened to.

• Reducing stress – Support with daily tasks and solving problems.

• Providing support – From a trip to the cinema to growing vegetables in the garden, we aim to make almost anything possible.

• Small details - We take the time to listen to what brings joy and contentment, that might be making sure the dishwasher is stacked a particular way or making tea in a pot rather than in a mug. Whatever it is, we know that these small details make all the difference.

  
  

Dedicated Wellbeing Specialists All of the people we support benefit from having a dedicated Wellbeing Specialist. They get to know the individual, explore how wellbeing can be improved now and plan for the future. With regular assessments and check-ins, we monitor wellbeing, quality of life and make professional recommendations.

For people who may not require home care right now but are looking to plan for the future, our Wellbeing Support Subscription is ideal. It's like having someone by your side, advocating for your happiness, assisting with life's hurdles, or guiding you through a crisis.