1. Conversations with older people about mental health and wellbeing
Care in Mind 2017 
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2. Outline About Outside the Box
Mental health for older people and what makes a difference
Flourishing Borders and Happiness Habits Cafes
Conversations with older people
Round table discussions

3. About Outside the Box • Creating inclusive communities
• Having different conversations
• People having more choice in their lives
• Building strong sustainable organisations

4. Participation in meaningful activities Relationships Physical health
What we know about mental health and well being and what makes a difference
Participation in meaningful activities
Relationships
Physical health
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5. Our work with older people around mental health and wellbeing
 Happiness Habits Cafes
Keep active
Positive outlook
Look after yourself
Have a sense of purpose
Keep connected to people
Happiness habits
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6. Conversations with older people about mental health and wellbeing
“Living here is good it has given me my independence back and that makes me feel good”

7. What helps you with your mental health and wellbeing?
“I structure my day. Plants in the morning and iPad in the evening, it’s a way for me to keep in touch with what’s going on in the world.”
“If I feel a bit down I go for a walk.”
“There can be times when you feel fed up if you haven’t done anything all day. Having other people around helps.”
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8. Living with loss
“We had three deaths here, one after the other, all people I knew well and were my friends. It all happened at once.”
“My husband died and I moved here. I’m still not used to it here. I’m not living my normal life here.”
“It’s good because I’m not left on my own. There are people here who have had similar experiences. People here understand loss.”
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9. Coping Strategies for positive wellbeing
All supported by good quality care and support
Where and how we live - independence, structure and freedom
Opportunities to talk about how we feel and to be listened to
Being active with enjoyable and meaningful activities
Keeping in touch and spending time with friends and family
Eating good food and drink, and sleeping well
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10. How do we help, support and encourage frailer older people maintain good mental health and wellbeing?
   
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11. What do we need to help us support positive mental wellbeing for older people?   
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12.     Outside the Box
Telephone:
Website:
   
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