Positive Ageing is about experiencing more happiness and satisfaction with life at any age. RDNS’ Education & Learning Centre studied and gathered evidence-based research about Positive Psychology.

Our six factor ‘BE-ACTIVE’ model includes understanding what makes us feel good and finding ways to make this activity a bigger part of our life.  Doing this helps us to balance out the other (negative) stuff.

CONNECT   –   MOVE   –   BE PRESENT   –   LEARN   –   THINK POSITIVE   –   ENERGISE

Positive thinking boosts our happy meter.

Being optimistic improves self-esteem, assists our ability to cope with difficult situations, reduces stress and increases our livelihood, energy and happiness.

Research shows that simply looking at a vase of flowers can boost positive thoughts. Focus on the positives by: counting your blessings by keeping a diary of things you’re grateful for, surround yourself with photos of loved ones, use your imagination, help others, laugh at yourself, set personal goals, expand on your achievements, do things you enjoy, smile... positive thinking is contagious!

RDNS New Zealand provides home nursing, care and support services to help New Zealanders live their best lives through better health and independence.