Month: January 2021
K & M – Dae Ye Ken?
We want to let you know about Live Life Aberdeenshire’s Digital Library that’s free to use for all K & M residents. Borrow from this library by downloading a book, e-book, e-audiobook, or magazine to your device to read offline. Everything is free and there are no overdue charges as books are automatically deleted from your device when they’re due back.
If you’re not a member, join the library online and get immediate access to all these resources.
If you want some help with your existing membership or with the technology, there’s a Live Life Aberdeenshire helpline that’s currently open Monday-Friday 9am-5pm, Saturday and Sunday 10am-2pm. Phone 01467 532929.
Reading for enjoyment has the benefits of reducing stress, alleviating depression, reducing age-related cognitive decline, and it helps you to sleep better. It even contributes to a longer life! (Healthline, 2019).
According to an article in Psychology Today (2018) listening to audiobooks also calms and comforts us, boosts our mood, reduces stress, and it can actually be quite thrilling.
What you read is entirely up to you. What do you enjoy? What are you curious about? What do you want to learn?
In Live Life Aberdeenshire’s Digital Library, you can choose from over 20,000 books or audiobooks online. Search by author, title or by type of book. Browse some of the collections like Reading Well for Mental Health or Food for Thought or look through the UK’s Reading Well list of Mood-boosting books for inspiration. There are plenty of children’s books as well that you can share with your family, especially if you’re supporting learning at home. Sharing books by reading aloud – stories or information books – is a bonding experience that improves the wellbeing of the reader and the child.
Our e-magazine library lets you download the latest issues of UK and international magazines like BBC Top Gear or Closer magazine.
Listening to music can buoy your mood and fend off depression (Time Magazine, 2018).
As a resident of K & M, you also have access to Live Life Aberdeenshire’s music streaming service, Freegal. Stream any of over 10 million hit songs – true! Whether classic Dolly Parton or ACDC’s 2020 album “Power Up” is your thing, you’ll find something to enjoy. User-compiled playlists are also great background music for working from home or pottering about. You’ll be amazed at what you’ll find.
For more ideas on getting more active and creative have a look Live Life Aberdeenshire’s Live Life @ Home web pages. The Move It section has a range of exercises and relaxation techniques for bodies and minds for people of all ages and activity levels.
K & M – Dae Ye Ken?
Partners in Kincardine and Mearns are working together to deliver the five-week ‘K&M – Dae Ye Ken?’ initiative.
Designed to help tackle not only some of the unique challenges which have surfaced in these challenging times, the initiative will also demonstrate how there can be health, financial and environmental benefits to many residents within the community.
The partnership – comprising Aberdeenshire Council, Aberdeenshire Health and Social Care Partnership, Home Energy Scotland and Kincardine and Mearns Citizens’ Advice Bureau – know the Kincardine & Mearns area well and will be on hand to offer help and advice.
Weekly topics such as employment, saving fuel and reducing bills, food, finance and benefits, health and wellbeing will be highlighted and discussed between January 11th and February 12th.
WEEK 1 – MONDAY 11 JANUARY 2020 – HEALTH & WELLBEING
Aberdeenshire Health & Social Care Partnership (Public Health)
This first week of ‘K&M – Dae Ye Ken?’, we bring you a broad range of information and advice on helping you keep well and fit over these Winter months. To find out LOTS more, click on the links below’ and see attached poster!
Monday – 5 Ways of Wellbeing
https://mailchi.mp/69e743b9b5dd/k-m-dae-ye-ken-mental-health-3607122
Tuesday – Alcohol Awareness
‘At 3pm Aberdeenshire Alcohol and Drugs Partnership (ADP) South Community Forum will host a Forum meeting on the theme of ‘being part of an alcohol free community’ . Click below to join’
https://mailchi.mp/28aa7d8725c5/k-m-dae-ye-ken-health-wellbeing-week-alcohol-awareness-3607162
Meeting ID: 829 5730 9360
Passcode: 066417
https://mailchi.mp/28aa7d8725c5/k-m-dae-ye-ken-health-wellbeing-week-alcohol-awareness-3607162
Wednesday – Eating Well
https://mailchi.mp/4cdd2605cafe/k-m-dae-ye-ken-eating-well-3607146
Thursday – Mental Health (Zoom meeting by PILLAR Kincardine)
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82957309360?pwd=N1FtL3Z5QWR3SjE0aFlZVWZBTXZ1dz09
Meeting ID: 829 5730 9360 Passcode: 066417
Why not have a look at the mental health newsletter, link below?
https://mailchi.mp/69e743b9b5dd/k-m-dae-ye-ken-mental-health-3607122
Friday – Physical Activity
https://mailchi.mp/a062a03940ae/k-m-dae-ye-ken-physical-activity-3607134
K & M – Dae Ye Ken
Partners in Kincardine and Mearns are working together to deliver the five-week ‘K&M – Dae Ye Ken?’ initiative.
Designed to help tackle not only some of the unique challenges which have surfaced in these challenging times, the initiative will also demonstrate how there can be health, financial and environmental benefits to many residents within the community.
The partnership – comprising Aberdeenshire Council, Aberdeenshire Health and Social Care Partnership, Home Energy Scotland and Kincardine and Mearns Citizens’ Advice Bureau – know the Kincardine & Mearns area well and will be on hand to offer help and advice.
Weekly topics such as employment, saving fuel and reducing bills, food, finance and benefits, health and wellbeing will be highlighted and discussed between January 11th and February 12th.
WEEK 1 – MONDAY 11 JANUARY 2020 – HEALTH & WELLBEING
Aberdeenshire Health & Social Care Partnership (Public Health)
This first week of ‘K&M – Dae Ye Ken?’, we bring you a broad range of information and advice on helping you keep well and fit over these Winter months. To find out LOTS more, click on the links below’ and see attached poster!
Monday – 5 Ways of Wellbeing
https://mailchi.mp/e25d215c4b2e/k-m-dae-ye-ken
Tuesday – Alcohol Awareness
‘At 3pm Aberdeenshire Alcohol and Drugs Partnership (ADP) South Community Forum will host a Forum meeting on the theme of ‘being part of an alcohol free community’ . Click below to join’
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82300010808?pwd=YWFZL2JyQXFNRnNkREpGdG44SUFXZz09
Meeting ID: 829 5730 9360
Passcode: 066417
https://mailchi.mp/af1098bf39d5/k-m-dae-ye-ken-health-wellbeing-week-alcohol-awareness
Wednesday – Eating Well
https://mailchi.mp/5218515d7cc5/k-m-dae-ye-ken-eating-well
Thursday – Mental Health (Zoom meeting by PILLAR Kincardine)
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82957309360?pwd=N1FtL3Z5QWR3SjE0aFlZVWZBTXZ1dz09
Meeting ID: 829 5730 9360 Passcode: 066417
Why not have a look at the mental health newsletter, link below?
https://mailchi.mp/84130b0875ea/k-m-dae-ye-ken-mental-health
Friday – Physical Activity
https://mailchi.mp/2548f6b6922e/k-m-dae-ye-ken-physical-activity
K&M – Dae Ye Ken?
Innovative new community initiative launched.
Partners in Kincardine and Mearns are working together to deliver the five-week ‘K&M – Dae Ye Ken?’ initiative.
Designed to help tackle not only some of the unique challenges which have surfaced in these challenging times, the initiative will also demonstrate how there can be health, financial and environmental benefits to many residents within the community.
The partnership – comprising Aberdeenshire Council, Aberdeenshire Health and Social Care Partnership, Home Energy Scotland and Kincardine and Mearns Citizens’ Advice Bureau – know the Kincardine & Mearns area well and will be on hand to offer help and advice.
Weekly topics such as employment, saving fuel and reducing bills, food, finance and benefits, health and wellbeing will be highlighted and discussed between January 11th and February 12th.
In light of the Covid-19 restrictions, participants will be encouraged to join online webinars, watch support videos prepared by the partners, read up on advice and get signposted for further help and support.
The first week will focus on Health and Wellbeing, led by Aberdeenshire Health and Social Care Partnership, with activities focusing on ‘5 Ways Of Wellbeing’, ‘Alcohol Awareness’, ‘Eating Well’, ‘Mental Health’ and ‘Physical Activity’.
Councillor Wendy Agnew, chair of Aberdeenshire Council’s Kincardine and Mearns Area Committee, said: “There is little doubt that the Covid-19 pandemic has had and continues to have a significant impact on our communities.
“This innovative local initiative is an excellent example of how our partners can work collaboratively to achieve real community benefit. I find it encouraging that there will be something for everybody within this programme and I am sure it will be warmly welcomed by our communities.”
Area Manager Bruce Stewart added: “This initiative is a great example of practical partnership working at its best and demonstrates the strength of linkages and relationships within the Community Planning family in Kincardine and Mearns.”
For a full programme and more information about ‘K&M – Dae Ye Ken?’check back to this website on Sunday evening.
