Beyondblue seeks people over 80 to share their secret
Beyondblue is currently conducting a campaign which asks people over 80 years old and who are leading healthy and active lives, to share their stories about positive ageing.
Beyondblue has called it the ‘Over B… Eighty (OBE)!’ campaign. The aim is to collate and publish personal stories on the beyondblue website that not only dispel some of the myths about ageing, but help to inspire people to live active and healthy lives into their 80s and beyond.
With the help of local councils, they are seeking first-hand accounts of what people think helps them to prevent depression and anxiety and what they do to enjoy life. Research indicates that exercise, friends, family, going out, diet and staying positive may all play a part.
Beyondblue wants healthy and active over 80s to write – in 100 words or less – what keeps them mentally and physically healthy. People who have shared their secret to a healthy, happy and active life will be contacted by beyondblue, interviewed further, and their story published on beyondblue’s website.
Over 80s keen to share their story can:
- write to beyondblue OBE campaign, PO Box 6100, Hawthorn West VIC 3122
- email OBEs@beyondblue.org.au
- tell their story (rather than write) by phoning either Bonnie or Sue on (03) 9810 6100.
But don’t forget to include a phone number, so beyondblue can follow up.
