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  1. RB_June14_CPA_Outcomes_prevention_monitoring.pdf

    ermediate determinants of health’, for  example better social networks, greater take‐up of physical activity or improved diet, leading to second stage, longer term, health  related outcomes, for examp ...  for example number of falls, number of portion  of fruit and vegetables eaten or minutes of physical activity taken, but may also include health outcomes achieved in the short to  medium term including

  2. Talk to Me principles - Engaging older people final.pdf

    Activity Alliance developed the Talk to Me principles based on research with disabled people. It also involved a mix of people who provide or deliver activity to disabled people. The principles support ... disabled people, but if applied effectively, are also relevant to all audiences. Through the Get Out Get Active (GOGA) programme we are testing these principles and understanding how to apply them for different

  3. Volunteers safeguarding advice_coronavirus_A4.pdf

    abusive behaviour committed by a partner, former partner or family member. It does not need to involve physical violence; the threat of violence or the presence of controlling behaviour also constitutes domestic ... guidance Coronavirus information may decide to offer them some help. However this is a regulated activity and should only be carried out by someone who has the appropriate checks in place. The best thing

  4. Travelling_Companions_Data_Analysis_Report_(Executive Summary).pdf

    social isolation that needed support to get out and about. We looked to engage individuals who were physically capable of independent travel and who wanted to make journeys but were not doing so, as we believed ... the programme: • 66.3% were aged between 70 – 89 years old. • 70.6% reported having at least one physical or mental health problem or disability. • 66.9% lived alone. • 73.4% were retired. These older people

  5. fit for the future project - Final Evaluation Report (Summary Booklet.pdf

    to achieve a healthier lifestyle fit for the future was a person-centred programme to improve the physical health and mental wellbeing of older people living with at least one long-term health condition ... support provided to older people included sign-posting, referrals to other services, provision of activities, practical help and personal support and encouragement. Programme achievements 4799 older people

  6. Policy position: health, wellbeing and prevention (PDF)

    view health holistically as an interaction between physical, mental and social health. Healthy living in later life - healthy eating, being physically active, not smoking and drinking alcohol in moderation ... issue. Wellbeing may also be affected by longstanding illness (LSI) which restricts daily living activities. The likelihood of having a limiting LSI increases with age with nearly half (48%) of people aged

  7. Fit as a Fiddle West Midlands evaluation report (PDF)

    fiddle in the West Midlands has helped older people to live healthier and more active lives, through a programme of activities ranging from gardening to gentle exercise, Tai Chi, Yoga, Extend, Tea Dancing ... Dancing, Zumba, falls prevention, cooking... and more. Classes and activities have been held in both community venues and residential care settings. An evaluation by Reshenia Consulting in 2012 found clear

  8. Cascade Training Programme - Final Evaluation Report (Summary Booklet).pdf

    empower their volunteers and staff to help older people from ‘hard to engage’ groups to improve their physical, mental and social wellbeing. Building Better Buddies Training for older men to become peer buddies ... buddies and mentors, to motivate and encourage vulnerable older men to take part in new activities. Moving Movements Training for volunteers in the importance of understanding faith and culture when engaging

  9. Engagement & Volunteering Briefing - October 2010 (PDF)

    gives me the chance to learn new skills 55 47 It makes me feel less stressed 42 48 It improves my physical health 37 45 Finally, housebound older people receive value from visits by older volunteers.27 ... adults in England.33 The recently retired are also the most active in civic events.34 40% of 50-64 took part in at least one civic activity in the last year, compared to 33% of 65-74 and 27% of 75+, and

  10. Research report 2019- One step at a time.pdf

    Research into enabling physically inactive older people to become more active One step at a time 2 www.ageuk.org.uk/movingmore About the project With thanks to National Lottery funding from Sport England ... the research, for sharing their opinions and experiences to provide us with essential insight on physical inactivity and helping us to develop better ways to reach others and encourage them to do a little

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