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  1. Preventing falls

    how to get active Eat well It’s important to keep an eye on your appetite and try and make sure you’re eating well. If this is tricky though, it's always better to eat something rather than ... important in keeping up your strength and preventing falls. Find out more about healthy eating Keep hydrated As well as eating well, you should make sure you’re drinking lots of fluids – you need

  2. Eye health

    falls, driving accidents, and incorrect use of medications. The best way to make sure your eyes are healthy is to have regular eye checks. Many eye diseases can be treated successfully if they're detected ... Benefits calculator global CTA (Soft CTA) There are lots of simple things you can do to keep your eyes healthy: Get regular eye tests. Wear sunglasses to protect your eyes from the sun. Let your optometrist know

  3. I'm feeling lonely

    shops, can really boost your mood – especially if you can spend a bit of time in green space. Eating and drinking healthily can help you feel well in yourself. If it's difficult to find the motivation ... from an organisation like Drinkaware if you need it. Find out more about keeping your mind and body healthy

  4. Living well with dementia

    to feeling isolated from what’s going on around you. Having trouble with your teeth can make eating harder and less enjoyable. It’s important to have these check-ups: Get your eyes tested . The ... you know how often you need to be seen for a check-up depending on how healthy your teeth are. Try to maintain healthy habits. Eating a balanced diet, getting plenty of sleep, and doing regular, manageable

  5. Mental health and physical health are interlinked

    Our mental health is just as important as our physical health and there are things we can do to improve both.

  6. Changing how we age at Christmas

    most wonderful time of year. “We know from the campaign that 5 million older people will be eating dinner alone on Christmas day, and 670,000 won’t see or speak to anyone that day, so events ... ” And so, at 3pm on the Friday before Christmas, the party is in full swing at the Yalding Healthy Living & Learning Centre in Bermondsey. While buses and people doing their last minute shopping

  7. 7 steps to a great night's sleep

    but with the right routines, environment and diet, we should still get enough sleep to keep us healthy and feel fully rested during the day. Here are some tips to help you have an undisturbed night. Try ... a good sleep at night. Eating a heavy meal late at night can make it harder for you to get to sleep. Lighter meals earlier in the evening are ideal. A good rule of thumb is to eat dinner at least 3 hours

  8. Osteoporosis symptoms, risk factors & treatment

    Age UK provides information and advice on osteoporosis, osteoporosis treatment and osteoporosis exercise.

  9. How to support older people in 2025

    insecurity has led to older people making difficult choices, such as deciding between heating and eating during the colder months. Financial pressure is likely to remain a key issue for older people in ... already thinking about the following winter and where we can support older people to be as ready, healthy and prepared as possible. Our winter hub provides lots of advice on proactive things people can do

  10. Health and wellbeing guides

    wellbeing guides   provide information about health conditions, tips and advice on staying fit and healthy, as well as advice on dealing with health services and leaving hospital. You can download the guides

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