Be Fall-Proof!

Marking Falls Prevention Awareness Week this month, we're encouraging you to learn how improving your strength and balance can help you stay active, independent and continue doing the things you love. 

As we age, strength, balance and mobility become increasingly important for staying independent and continuing to do the things we enjoy. Simple strength and balance activities can play an important role in healthy ageing, while also connecting you with practical support and local opportunities. Remaining active can also help you maintain confidence, independence and connections within your community. 

At Age UK Gloucestershire, we are proud to support Fall-Proof, a Gloucestershire-wide initiative developed by Active Gloucestershire in partnership with NHS Gloucestershire. The initiative helps older adults build strength and balance so they can stay active, independent and confident in everyday life. By bringing organisations together from across the county, it helps older people access trusted information, resources and activities that can improve strength and balance. 

Falls Prevention Awareness Week takes place between 21 - 25 September, and, alongside our partners, we'll be sharing resources, stories and information to help you stay strong, steady and independent for longer, so stay tuned!