The socially well person has a network of support based on interdependence, mutual trust, respect and has developed a sensitivity and awareness towards the feelings of others.
- Social well-being begins with the development of skills that will help you to relate to others in a healthy and meaningful way. Conflict management, setting boundaries, communication skills, assertiveness, respect for others, and the ability to balance your time between social and personal needs are all part of maintaining social wellness. Studies on the impact of loneliness on physical health are alarming. Loneliness has been found to raise levels of stress hormones and inflammation, which can increase the risk of heart disease, arthritis, type II diabetes, and dementia.
- Your discovery activity: Increase your social wellness by doing this activity RIGHT NOW.
- Text or call 1 person you haven’t spoken to in the past week. Ask them to rate how their day is going using a scale from 1 – 10. When they respond, reply by asking them if there is anything you can do to help make their day +1 better.
Recent research has shown that the human brain uses oxytocin to unconsciously assess if a person is trustworthy using our memory of past encounters and all of our senses. Oxytocin is like social glue, reminding us to stick close to friends. Touch primes the brain to release oxytocin. Studies have demonstrated that the simple act of a warm handshake will release the oxytocin need to promote an improved interaction amongst strangers.
- Text or call 1 person you haven’t spoken to in the past week. Ask them to rate how their day is going using a scale from 1 – 10. When they respond, reply by asking them if there is anything you can do to help make their day +1 better.
- Your discovery activity: Increase your social wellness by doing this activity RIGHT NOW.
- The next person you meet greet them with a 6s handshake, this is the minimum amount of human contact needed to release a little oxytocin. By doing this you’ll be setting the stage for a more empathetic social interaction.
- Your discovery activity: Increase your social wellness by doing this activity RIGHT NOW.
Grove City YMCA
The Grove City YMCA is located at 3600 Discovery Drive Grove City, Oh 43123
Not only does the YMCA offer opportunities for physical fitness. The Ys resources work to build mental, social and emotional health. They help the community invest in their future by reducing the likelihood of chronic disease and developing healthy habits.
The YMCA connects individuals and families by creating supportive small communities where people have access to lifelong learning and growth opportunities.
Try the Grove City YMCA for free: https://ymcacolumbus.org/join/try
The YMCA also provides membership assistance to families based on their ability to pay so the YMCA is accessible and affordable for everyone based on individual needs.
The Evans Center
The Evans Center promotes independence, physical and mental health, community involvement and social interaction to the 55 + community.
*Daily and weekly activities
*Access to senior resources
*Monthly seminars
*Transportation to local destinations for fee of $2 per trip
Hours: Mon-Fri. 8AM – 5PM
More information call: 614-277-1060
CareSource
CareSource is a leading non-profit health insurance company with over 29 years of experience. Our mission is to make a lasting difference in our members’ lives by improving their health and well-being. CareSource offers Ohio Medicaid, Marketplace and Medicare Advantage health plans. We provide health care to almost 2 million members and offer benefits that provide a lifetime of care.