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  1. Making your next move

    to act now The average life expectancy in the UK now stands at 79.1 years for men and 83 years for women, and a greater proportion of us than ever before are older. But while we’re living longer, we’re ... very much in on the action, too: local Age UKs across the country already provide a huge range of exercise classes and activities for their communities that are just waiting to be explored, from table tennis

  2. Do what you can

    series of videos, entitled Freedom To Move, encourage people with long-term conditions to try simple exercises at home. Personal trainer Sandra, who co-stars, discusses the importance of older people being active ... Speaking to Age UK, Sandra discusses her fitness journey, the importance of the campaign, and everyday exercises older people can do to aid fitness and independence. “Having a good quality of life will help

  3. 9 health tests that could save your life

    offered to men because aneurysms are more common in men. Screening isn’t routinely offered to women, men under 65 or people who’ve already been treated for an AAA as the risk of an AAA is much ... minute. You can even buy a monitor to use at home. Why is the test important? 66% of men and 71% of women aged 75 and over have high blood pressure – but many don’t realise it as they often have

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

    mother-in-law, who happens to live next door, to help demonstrate the exercises. She’s also developed the concept of ‘exercise snacking’ as a way to provide easier, manageable small steps ... the benefit of their mental health as much as their physical health. “My slogan has been: exercise for sanity, not vanity.” How did you go about the process of tailoring what you do for older

  5. One step at a time

    condition, or practical, financial or emotional reasons – for example, not being able to get to an exercise class or worrying about falling. However, with the normal ageing process causing loss of muscle ... more exercise would probably be better for their health, but good health by itself was not enough for them to take up or maintain lifestyle changes. "I know all the theories about exercise. Rationally

  6. Being active as you get older

    physically and mentally. Or dive straight in... Lots of local Age UKs run exercise classes – ranging from chair-based exercise sessions to ballroom dancing and Zumba! Enter your postcode below

  7. The allure of allotments

    space for older people to indulge their love of gardening and the great outdoors, while getting some exercise, socialising and growing delicious fruit and veg. Allotment before image A big transformation “If ... green gym,” says Bridget, who has some words of encouragement for those in the local area looking to exercise their green fingers. “It’s a lovely community and there is always a job for everybody. We’d be delighted

  8. Walking tips and advice for older people

    When you find exercise difficult or aren't sure how to be more active, walking is a great activity. A daily walk, even if it's just a 15-minute stroll to the shops, is really good for you. A little ... overweight or obese. However, you can reduce your risk of developing Type 2 diabetes with regular exercise and a healthy diet. It strengthens your bones Walking can help to prevent the onset of osteoporosis

  9. Age UK's position on the WASPI Campaign

    the WASPI (Women Against State Pension Inequality) Campaign and their efforts to draw attention to the situation they find themselves in. We’re really sympathetic to those women who have been badly ... pensions system with a particular focus on groups who are poorly treated by the current system, such as women, carers, people with disabilities and people from BAME communities. The WASPI campaign and other groups

  10. 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

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