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  1. Finding strength in self-care

    myself,” she says, “which I’ve been doing ever since.” Olicia I used to exercise, but because I was a carer and also working, I didn’t have time to do as much as I would have ... symptoms. But every week, Olicia also makes time for an Age UK exercise class . A community at Age UK Westminster “I used to exercise, but because I was a carer and also working, I didn’t have

  2. Emanuel Hospital Charity

    doors open and continue to offer a range of community services, like befriending support and exercise classes. Over 5,000 older people were supported directly through the partnership, and an estimated £4

  3. Volunteer with your local Age UK

    help and support handyperson services helping with jobs inside and outside the home footcare exercise classes and physical activity social activities transition from hospital to home. Local Age UKs need

  4. Financial support for carers

    around the house or garden counselling or other emotional support help to access education, exercise classes or other things in the community. The first step is to arrange a free carer's assessment with

  5. Top tips for ageing better

    videos on YouTube to follow or look for a local class. See what classes your local Age UK offers Functional fitness sounds fancy, but it really just means exercises that build your strength, stamina and mobility ... you grab a takeaway coffee and go for a weekly walk with a friend, or join a local sports club or class, making movement something sociable that you look forward to is a great way to embed it into your

  6. Dementia-friendly communities

    developing new services This meant organising activities such as walking, chair-based exercise groups, dance classes and many more in ways that people with dementia are able to fully participate in them ... ensuring existing activities were inclusive for people with dementia by introducing colour and music to exercise sessions or reminiscence boxes and memory balls. We weren’t looking to expand activities, but

  7. We Are Undefeatable

    more important than ever that people do whatever they can to get active. That needn’t be strenuous exercise, but trying to build small, incremental bits of daily activity into your day. The desire for change ... unpredictable symptoms that makes commitment to routine exercise difficult. “However big the health challenges you face may be, there’s always some kind of exercise for you,” says Caroline Abrahams, Charity Director

  8. Looking after yourself as a carer

    instead of lifts or escalators. Or if you're able to, try making time for a regular class, such as a weekly dance class or swimming session. Find out more about how you can stay active Respite care provides ... you have a caring responsibility. If you're able to, make time for something like an exercise group or an evening class. Taking part in an activity you enjoy will give you the opportunity to do something

  9. Living well with dementia

    maintain healthy habits. Eating a balanced diet, getting plenty of sleep, and doing regular, manageable exercise can help you look after your overall wellbeing. Interacting with others There are things you can ... swimming, dancing and gentle exercise classes are all good options. If these kinds of activity are difficult for you to do, you can also try some simple chair-based exercises that you can add to your

  10. 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

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