Your Take 5 Stories

On this page you’ll find real stories from participants and partners sharing, in their own words, what they learned and the difference Take Five has made in their lives and communities.

Use these stories for your own inspiration, whether you’re thinking about taking part yourself, supporting a group, or using Take Five within your organisation.

Learning and changing through online participation

Many people engaged with Take Five to Age Well online, using our digital resources and content. Below you can explore a selection of interviews to find out what they learned about themselves regarding ageing well and the changes they made as a result:

Linda

Linda discovered how a tiny shift can create a lasting habit and now thinks everyone needs “a little oomph” sometimes.

Pauline

From resetting her habits to taking practical steps, Pauline now looks after her wellbeing and encourages friends and family to join her.

Liz

Liz has transformed her daily routine, her health and even her outlook on ageing with one simple Take Five change.

Taking part together in groups

Take Five to Age Well has also been used offline in community groups, clubs and informal gatherings. These case studies show the difference the campaign made when people came together in person to explore what ageing well means to them:

Super Snowdrops

The Super Snowdrops in Lochgilphead show how a supportive group can use Take 5 to boost confidence and help members take personal steps towards ageing well.

Pickleball Group

The Pickleball Group in Perth built Take Five into their regular meet-ups. Their story highlights how supporting one another to stay on track can deepen existing activities and create space for meaningful discussion.

Yokers Group

The Yokers group based in Glasgow adapted Take Five ideas to suit their members and local context showing how flexible the campaign can be.

Organisations using Take Five 

Take Five to Age Well has also been adopted by organisations who want to support healthy, positive ageing in their communities. Below, partners share what Take Five to Age Well helped them achieve and how they integrated the campaign into their work.

Active Dorset