Qualification Aim/Level
This course does not lead to a qualification and is for personal development.

Who is this course for?
Anyone interested in understanding how to develop and maintain a healthy, happy lifestyle throughout retirement.

What can I expect to Learn?
Learn about the varying elements that contribute to living well within retirement. This will include: 1. Managing stress, staying mentally engaged through hobbies or volunteering, and maintaining positive relationships with loved ones. Feeling fulfilled and content in retirement can significantly impact one's overall happiness and quality of life. 2. Maintaining physical health through regular exercise, a balanced diet, and healthcare check-ups. Staying active can improve overall quality of life and help prevent health issues that can arise in later years. 3. Financial planning is essential in ensuring a comfortable retirement, as it allows individuals to maintain their standard of living without the pressures of work. This includes considerations such as pension savings, investments, and budgeting for everyday expenses. Note: This course does not offer financial planning advice or financial product recommendations. 4. Building and maintaining friendships, staying connected with family members, and participating in social activities can combat feelings of isolation and loneliness that can arise in retirement. 5. Continuous learning as a mechanism to maintain a healthy brain and a curious mind.

How will I learn?
This course is live online, with tutor and group meeting in a virtual classroom. A range of teaching and learning activities including tutor presentations and group and individual discussion and activities, reference to online resources.

How will I know how well I am doing?
Tutor feedback, evaluation activities and self-reflection will enable you to understand your progress. Assessment will be on-going throughout the course linked to an individual learning plan to be regularly updated with learner and tutor feedback.

Will I need to do extra work at home?
Yes you will be encouraged to reflect on your learning each week to develop skills. Learning resources and internet links to further information supports learning between sessions.

What will I need to provide?
Internet connection, up to date operating system and internet browser software. A notepad and pen for notetaking.

Are there any other costs?
There are no further costs.

What can I do next?
Your tutor will be pleased to discuss other courses that might assist your progression in further health and wellbeing topics. For information on ACL courses please see https://aclessex.com/mental-wellbeing/. The National Careers Service provides information, advice and guidance to help you make decisions on learning, training and work. The service offers confidential and impartial advice and is supported by qualified careers advisers. To make an appointment please call 0800 100 900 (calls are free from landlines and most mobile numbers) or visit their website https://nationalcareers.service.direct.gov.uk

Further Information
For all enquiries regarding this course please contact 0345 603 7635