The KNUST Wellness Centre recently held a meaningful meeting on May 30th, 2024, at the University Community Centre. This event was part of the "Time with the Retirees" initiative, a collaboration between the Ghana Pensioners Association-KNUST Branch and the Wellness Centre. It aimed to improve the health, wellness, and happiness of retirees.
Led by Mr. Rabbi Darko, a Counselling Psychologist and Secretary at the Wellness Centre, the session focused on encouraging pensioners to stay positive for their mental and emotional well-being. Mr. Darko suggested activities that bring joy and practicing gratitude as ways to nurture their spirits.
![Mr Rabbi Darko](/sites/wellness.knust.edu.gh/files/inline-images/MR%20DARKO.jpeg)
The meeting also covered important topics like making healthy lifestyle choices. Mr. Darko advised against drinking too much alcohol and encouraged regular exercise for better overall health. They also discussed understanding dementia, mental health issues like schizophrenia, and tips for sexual health.
About 50 pensioners attended the event, finding inspiration and practical advice for a fulfilling retirement. The meeting stressed the importance of staying active, informed, and connected with loved ones during retirement.
The session concluded with questions and feedback as well as everyone feeling closer and more enthusiastic. It reminded everyone how important it is to stay positive and take care of themselves in their retirement. The KNUST Wellness Centre is dedicated to helping pensioners with programs that empower and educate them.