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  1. Sumita's support

    Age UK storyteller Sumita discusses International Women’s Day, how this year’s theme of ‘inspiring inclusion’ chimes with her experiences, and why a life of work helping others prepared her to embrace

  2. Bill Bailey on keeping moving and growing older

    “Consistency is key.” The multi-talented comedian and exercise enthusiast discusses his new workout video with We Are Undefeatable to help people with long-term health conditions get more active. Comedian ... do you think the S.O.F.A workout will help? “There are so many people for whom the idea of exercise and physical activity is quite daunting. Something like 16 million people in Britain are living

  3. Howzat for ageing better!

    trader in 2018, ending “quite a sedentary working life” that didn’t include much exercise, aside from a regular pilates class.  Cricket rediscovered Not long after retiring, Sara read ... whole body.” What’s more, moving more has motivated Sara to embrace other methods of exercise, including long walks in her local area, to build fitness levels even more.  As walking cricket’s

  4. State Pension underpayment errors

    80. The DWP started a formal correction exercise on 11 January 2021 and plans to recruit additional staff members with the aim of completing the correction exercise by the end of 2023. The current estimate ... Pension rate.’ Failure to make a claim A separate issue has also come to light where married women whose husbands reached State Pension age after them were required to make a separate claim to apply

  5. Get Going Together

    improve the health and wellbeing of older people with long-term conditions. The programme delivered exercise-based health and wellbeing projects, enabling older people to be more physically active. As well ... local Age UK partners; Cheshire, Coventry, Leicestershire, Oldham and South Tyneside to develop exercise and fitness based programmes to meet the needs and interests of older people. Activities on offer

  6. The many wins of walking football

    people. “We have a service called Active Chats, which combines befriending with gentle seated exercise, and was particularly popular during the various lockdown periods,” explains Sorrel. “It ... of community once more.” And just as exercise engenders a sense of community, that sense of community encourages older people to get involved in exercise. “Community is an important trigger

  7. Capturing the inclusivity of an Age UK dementia group

    activity sessions for people living with mild to moderate dementia, the MCST groups not only deliver exercises to help maintain memory, but also provide a fun, supportive environment where people can build new ... Age UK Tameside’s sessions support people living with dementia to work through a range of exercises to help their memory. But this MCST group is going the extra mile, as the sessions are being translated

  8. Menopause symptoms and finding support

    while 1 in 4 will have severe symptoms that have an impact on their day-to-day lives. While mainly women will be affected by perimenopause and menopause, these symptoms can be experienced by people who are ... the menopause. How symptoms are experienced can also vary over time. A healthy diet and regular exercise, alongside simple lifestyle changes, can improve some symptoms and are important parts of the toolkit

  9. Getting active when you're not sure where to start

    always a good idea to build up your activity levels gradually. Lots of everyday activities count as exercise, so look for simple ways you can begin to move more that fit in with your daily routine. Remember ... stairs instead of lifts or escalators doing more housework or gardening. There's no specific type of exercise you should be doing as you get older, but activities that work your cardiovascular system are best

  10. How to improve your sleep

    feeling tired, irritable and having trouble concentrating during the day. Insomnia is more common in women than men, and tends to increase with age. It can also be triggered by a stressful event, anxiety ... Avoid caffeine, nicotine and alcohol in the evening. Don’t eat a heavy meal late at night. Avoid exercise in the evening. Keep your bedroom cool and dark – the ideal bedroom temperature is 18°C. Ban TV

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