Ageing with Confidence
This course has taught me that just because I am a pensioner, I am still in charge of my life and that all of us, no matter how old we are, deserve the best out of life’
What is Ageing with Confidence?
Ageing with Confidence is a six week course for older people in local communities – designed to increase confidence, encouragereflection and share experiences.
How does it work?
The Ageing with Confidence course aims to increase levels of confidence in the individual by offering an experience of reflection and sharing and acquiring some information on optimal ageing. The initiative is based on an ethos of empowerment and mutual self-help among older people as well as promoting physical and mental health and social interaction.
Each session is delivered by a facilitator trained by Age & Opportunity and consists of information on aspects of ageing and runs over 6 half day sessions..
Topics covered include:
- Self-confidence and ageism
- Body/mind (the physical and psychological self)
- Feelings (the emotional self)
- Self-knowledge and stress
- The social and spiritual Self
- Ageing with confidence
How can I get involved?
The course is suitable for anyone who is interested in exploring their own ageing. It is not a therapeutic one and no previous qualifications are necessary.
It can be particularly beneficial for older people in general (50+), men’s shed groups and community groups. If you would like to arrange for a programme for your group, or find out about a programme in your area contact us.
Contact
For information speak to Fiona Holohan in our Engage team.
What do participants say about the course?
My greatest learning was that life did not end just because you are retired. In fact, I now view retirement as a new beginning, where I can explore new possibilities, challenges, interests and dreams. The course has taught me that just because I am a pensioner, I am still in charge of my life and that all of us, no matter how old we are, deserve the best out of life.
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Engage Initiatives:
AgeWise Workshops
An education and peer leadership initiative which trains older people how to lead sport and activity sessions in their local groups and communities. Find out more here.
Get Engaged
An eight week (over eight half days) training course – for people aged 50+ , designed to help make a difference within local organisations including skills on lobbying, research and working with the media. Find out more here.
Aging With Confidence
Six week course (over six half days) – for older people in local communities – designed to increase confidence, encourage reflection and share experiences. Find out more here.
Creative Exchanges
Training Course for participants to plan and facilitate arts activities for older people in care settings. Find out more here.
Changing Gears
A five week course for people in mid-career or anticipating retirement. Changing Gears is about building resilience, taking stock, making changes, bouncing back and moving on in life. Find out more here.
Bespoke Training
Bespoke training, advice and mentoring in the areas of arts, physical activity, active citizenship and lifelong learning. We can tailor a programme to your/your organisation’s needs. Find out more here.
Spirituality
Our five week, online Spirituality course invites participants to explore spirituality from the perspective of their life experience using art, music, poetry and story. Find out more here.
People with intellectual disability Physical Activity Leaders
Enabling people with intellectual disability (ID) to become physical activity leaders. Find out more here.
Learning, education and engaging with your local community offers a number of benefits including
- happiness and empowerment
- mental wellbeing
- increased self-awareness and expression
- development of new skills and interests
- providing a sense of self control
- social connection
- reduced depression and anxiety
- reduced stress levels
- improved cognition
- sense of identity and personhood
- increased self-esteem and confidence
