Wellbeing for the elderly
Activities that promote wellbeing support your comprehensive wellbeing, strengthen your functional capacity and provide tools for independent living. Such activities are organised by wellbeing services counties, municipalities and cities as well as private-sector organisations.Mental wellbeing, support and social connections
Mental wellbeing is a valuable resource that you can strengthen through small actions and choices in your daily life. Mental wellbeing, also called mental health, is an important part of your overall health and wellbeing.
Mental wellbeing
Changes that come with ageing or other major life events can sometimes challenge your mental balance. Take a moment to reflect on how things are in your life right now and what hopes you have for the future:
How satisfied are you with your life at the moment? What brings meaning to your life? What could increase your sense of satisfaction?
Do you have close people you can talk to?
You can use the search engine to find activities and events organised by organisations, municipalities and parishes in your area.
Search for wellbeing services
Use the wellbeing services search engine to find support and activities for yourself or a close relative or friend.
MentalHub.fi offers reliable information about the mental wellbeing of older adults, as well as ways to strengthen your own and your loved ones’ mental health.
Ikääntyneet | Mentalhub.fi(external link) (in Finnish and Swedish)
Role of culture, art and food
Culture and art have positive effects on mood and can help reduce symptoms of depression, anxiety and stress. Following nutritional guidelines and maintaining a diet that also protects against heart disease and cancer can improve mood, support mental health and promote brain health.
Take a moment to reflect: Can you engage in activities that feel important and meaningful to you? What brings you joy and gives you energy?