Your Summer Wellbeing Check-In

Summer can be a wonderful time to get outside, enjoy lighter food and connect with others. But warmer weather also brings new routines and sometimes extra challenges, especially for older adults, carers and people living with dementia.

This guide brings together real-life tips from members of The Good Company People who have found small ways to stay well through the summer months.

What Our Members Say: Everyday Tips for a Better Summer

“Pop your feet in a bowl of cool water. You do not need a fancy kit. Just something plastic and a shady spot”

“We leave a glass of water in every room to remind us to sip often. Fruit, jelly and ice lollies help too”

“Keep the curtains closed on the sunny side of the house and open the windows where it is cooler”

“Even if we do not go out, I sit by the open back door with a cuppa and just listen to the birds for a bit”

“When my appetite dips, I keep it simple. Yoghurt, fruit or toast. You still need energy even if it is hot”

“If something keeps niggling, just call the GP. You are not wasting anyone’s time”

“I tackle one drawer or shelf when I can. It helps me feel like I have done something useful”

“Ten minutes with my feet up and no distractions can be enough to reset the day”

If You or Someone You Support is Living With Dementia

“We stick to the usual routine but take things more slowly. Too much change all at once is hard”

“Loose layers are key. I lay out a few options the night before in case we are too tired in the morning”

“Fans, flannels and shaded rooms are our friends. We avoid going out between 11 and 3”

“I put little notes up to remind him to drink or use the loo. They help more than I expected”

“We plan short outings and stop often. A seat in the shade with a bottle of water makes a big difference”

“Sometimes if he seems more confused or tired, I remind myself it could be the heat not just the dementia”

“If it is too hot to go out, we pick a concert or place on YouTube and go there together”

Getting Out and About

“A hat, water and something to nibble on. That is my summer kit”

“We look for places with benches and shade. Even better if there is a loo nearby”

“The sunflower lanyard really helped when my husband got disoriented in town”

“Mid-morning or early evening tends to be quieter and cooler. We avoid the lunchtime rush”

“I always let someone know where I am going and when I will be back. Just in case”

“We go for short walks even just to the end of the street and back. It is enough”

This summer, take things gently. Wellbeing is not about doing more. It is about noticing what you need and giving yourself permission to slow down. Whether you are caring for someone else or simply managing your own health, small steps and shared wisdom can make the season feel easier.