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  1. Top tips for ageing better

       The sad fact is that one in six deaths in the UK is linked to physical inactivity. Staying active now increases the chances of living the life we want later. It’s an investment in the future ... comes to physical activity, small changes in your 50s and 60s can lead to major benefits down the road. Easier said than done, right? It’s hardly headline news that being active is a great way to

  2. Things to think about when making Christmas plans

    December to 27 December, up to three households will be able to form a ‘bubble’ with no social distancing required. While for some this will be a relief, many will be worried about keeping themselves ... area who have coronavirus can be found here . Are you or other members of your group involved in activities, including work, which mean you have contact with lots of people? Or do you spend time in high

  3. How much do we know about sex in later life?

    later life, but is there enough sexual health care and support available for older people? Physical activity is vital in later life to keep us healthy, but what about sex? It’s the most natural expression ... Manchester’s School of Social Sciences, the study found that more than half of men (54%) and almost a third of women (31%) over the age of 70 revealed they were still sexually active, with a third of these

  4. Age UK Walking Football Programme

    underrepresented communities, to increase physical activity and tackle social isolation. Together, we aimed to: Reach more than 1,000 older people, offering them physical activities to help stay fit and well. Provide ... Provide a space for older people to connect and interact, thereby helping to tackle loneliness and social isolation. Increase participation in walking football across England with a focus on targeting those from

  5. Index of Wellbeing in Later Life

    Participation in enjoyable, meaningful activities was the biggest direct factor for wellbeing. This could be in creative, cultural, civic, and/or social activities. Physical activity is extremely important too – ... be bad for one’s wellbeing (and health). Having positive social interactions with others is common thread throughout wellbeing. In fact, the social domain accounts for 33% of one’s wellbeing. However: An

  6. Older Londoners' Programme

    people were already living with, including loneliness, social isolation, bereavement, digital exclusion and poverty. And our under-funded health and social care systems, which were already failing to meet the ... housing issues community care money travel consumer and legal issues health conditions leisure or social activities. Local advisers went on to offer information, advice, support and referrals to help the older

  7. Risk for older people in the community from coronavirus

    decisions for you. As the restrictions on all our activities loosen, we need to be able to assess our own risk from coronavirus, to help us decide what activities to join in with and what to avoid. We are used ... into account and balance it against other risks. For instance, is it better to meet a friend for a socially distanced walk in the park, or to stay at home? The former may come with a small risk of catching

  8. Looking after yourself as a carer

    your mind and body It's also a good idea to keep physically active, in whatever way works for you. There are lots of benefits to being more active, including improved mood and boosted energy levels. If you're ... regular class, such as a weekly dance class or swimming session. Find out more about how you can stay active Respite care provides care and support for the person you care for whilst giving you a much-needed

  9. New data on the health and care of over-50s

    away from focusing on the pandemic, we are still hearing about difficulties in accessing health and social care and support, with many older people still feeling cut off and isolated. These challenges are ... would be dealt with by the NHS. More than a quarter (26%) rarely or never leave their home for social activities. Three quarters (75%) have already been turning down or turning off the heating to cope with

  10. How we raise our funds

    people to change how we age . How we raise money We generate our funds through lots of different activities, which means we’re not overly-reliant on one source. It also means our supporters can choose ... multi-year pledges which really help us plan for the impact we can deliver in future years. Our trading activity also generated £7.3 million net income to help power our charitable work Everyone who shopped

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