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  1. Helping someone to get active

    cardiovascular system are the best. This includes things like: walking zumba swimming dancing yoga. Lots of local Age UKs run classes tailored for older people. Find your local Age UK and get in touch to

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

    dance class.  The most important thing is to find something enjoyable because this can make it much easier to stick with. Find out more about getting active by walking more Search for classes nearby ... nearby Classes can be a great way to try things out and our local directory can help you find out what's going on near you. Lots of Age UKs run regular exercise classes for people of all abilities, at very

  3. Keep dancing

    Jeannie has been attending a Movement to Music class. It’s part of Age UK Somerset’s Ageing Well programme , which offers a range of exercise classes – from chair-based sessions to tai chi ... ” says Jeannie. “But when I started going to a Movement to Music class, the lovely instructor, Chris, encouraged me to start standing on my toes and do a bit more every time. Now I can stand

  4. International Women's Day 2023

    offered. “We run everything from IT and entrepreneurship courses to lunch clubs and cheerleading classes,” explains Katrina. “It’s really important to us that people can make informed ... theatre trips are always sold out, we throw some fabulous parties, and lots of the women turn up to classes in matching t-shirts and hats. “But there’s also a deeper level of friendship that’s

  5. A volunteer for 30 years

    so I had a look to see if there was something else I could do. Someone just happened to mention to me that they were looking for people to help out at the Age Concern [as it was known then] shop, which ... down there and they said yes. In those days you had to have a sponsor, so I asked the vicar to sponsor me.” Quote 1 What were your first impressions? “When I first started, there were so few people that you

  6. u3a – Later life learning

    However, there’s no lower-age membership. u3a aims to be as accessible as possible – classes are held in various locations. Groups meet either at somebody’s home, or in a room in a local ... subject. For language classes, most of the group leaders tend to have specialist knowledge, or they may be native speakers of the language they’re teaching. Each u3a class is different, so membership

  7. Finding a tradesperson you can trust

    When you need a job doing around the house, it's important to find a tradesperson you can trust. Find out more from Age UK.

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

    unsupported, if that’s possible for you.” What have been the positive outcomes from your classes? “One of the biggest positives from this period is older people embracing digital technology ... purposes. My mum didn’t even have a mobile phone before, but now is confidently joining me for classes online. Other important factors have been creating a virtual community to combat loneliness,

  9. Choosing the right care home for you

    Choosing a care home is a big decision. Use Age UK's care home checklist to make sure you know exactly what to look for when visiting potential homes.

  10. Denise discusses tough topics

    it’s just too embarrassing. I suggested to the gym I go to that they introduce an 80s dance class, and we all put on our leg warmers and headbands and did it. Dance, with a bit of added fun, is such ... who’ve previously had quite active social lives have lost their confidence. "My mum's friend told me that she’d lost her confidence to drive and her joie de vivre, as it were, and generally couldn’t

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