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  1. Preventing falls

    doing the things you used to do – whether it's down to your health, your activity levels or your home environment – it's important to reach out and ask for help. You might be reluctant to do this ... have changed could help you stay independent for longer.   Stay active You might think that moving less will help you avoid a fall, but actually, movign more and staying active is the best thing you

  2. Solitude and loneliness in the age of coronavirus

    ever have anticipated when I started the book 3 years ago,” says David, speaking to Age UK from his home in Shropshire, where, like everyone else, he’s practising social distancing while keeping in touch ... better place now.” 2. We’re better resourced now for staying at home David highlights that before 1945, single-person households – a home containing one person living alone – were almost unknown. During

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

    needed. Sadly, there are still many older people in the same situation now. While our research has moved away from focusing on the pandemic, we are still hearing about difficulties in accessing health and ... problem they had 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

  4. International Women's Day 2023

    really moving. “So many of the ladies who use our services downplay their achievements, but I’d love for them to appreciate their own power. They weren’t ‘just staying home with the ... are given the respect and dignity every one of us is entitled to. “When I first retired and moved to Leicester to be near my family, I left all my activities and friendships from Sheffield behind

  5. Being Discharged from Hospital: What Support Will I Get?

    discuss your discharge with you and your family and carers, where appropriate. You shouldn't be sent home from hospital until staff have assessed your immediate needs. You might not need formal care and support ... in hospital when they think you'll be ready to leave where they think you're likely to be able to move to the needs you'll likely have at that time. Once it’s decided that you no longer need to be

  6. Malnutrition signs, causes & prevention

    and can lead to long-term health problems for otherwise healthy and independent older people.  Move to full-fat foods like milk, yoghurt and cheese. Try to include protein in every meal. Keep hydrated ... nutritious and convenient options. Try to make sure you always have 3 days' worth of food in your home. Small packets or portions can be a good option, as it means we don't need to worry about wasting

  7. Looking after your health and wellbeing during the cost of living crisis

    ways to help you afford your bills so you can use the energy you need to keep you and your home warm. Keep moving and try not to sit or lie down for a long time  There are lots of reasons you may decide ... your health. If you can it's a good idea to move more. Depending on your health, this may mean doing some gentle chair exercises or stretching.  Moving your body gets your blood pumping, helps with

  8. Getting older people fighting fit for life post-lockdown

    will have been isolating or shielding, I had to think about how to do cardio exercises safely from home; 3. Strength training – lifting tins/plastic bottles to build muscle mass; and 4. Stretching ... scared. I’ve had to encourage them to use the stairs to get their steps in, or get their feet moving while they’re seated watching the TV, which are both helpful measures for people who don’t

  9. Dental services for older people

    specific catchment areas, which means you can find a dentist in an area that suits you, whether it's your home, work or another convenient location. You might have to contact a few different practices to find ... to the surgery, or other adaptations suited for people with physical disabilities, and some offer home visits. They also have dentists who have received training in treating patients with special requirements

  10. The endless wait for care

    there isn’t sufficient support to help people return home from hospital. While it's great that the Government is putting real effort into moving older people out of hospitals – freeing up precious ... preventing older people's health from deteriorating – it’s the millions of older people at home, waiting months for care, that are too often ignored and forgotten.   Personal struggles Several

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