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  1. Getting help when feeling unwell

    condition. For example, they may refer you for a hearing test, to a chiropodist or to your local falls prevention service. You can register with a GP of your choice but you need to live in their catchment

  2. Volunteers providing exercises by phone

    the person they’re calling. All of the movements are from a seated position to avoid the risk of falls, and focus on moving all of the major joint and muscle groups. Age UK Wandsworth also refers callers

  3. The many wins of walking football

    weakness caused by inactivity that can lead to a reduced sense of balance and an increased risk of falls - before witnessing first-hand the downturn in physical fitness as Age UK Norwich’s groups began ... have come to our day centres ordinarily, but having stayed at home has resulted in falls in some cases,” explains Linda Cowdry, Deputy Chief Officer of Age UK Herne Bay & Whitstable

  4. Frailty in older people

    Here, people who work with older people can find a wide range of information and resources to help them deliver services that meet the needs of older people.

  5. What to include in your Attendance Allowance application

    Make sure you don't forget any of these important things to include in your Attendance Allowance application.

  6. Living with Degenerative Cervical Myelopathy

    Allowance I'd never be able to afford that equipment. That would almost certainly have led to more falls and I've got to be extremely careful about that because any further damage to my neck could leave

  7. 80 years of Age UK Norwich

    and CEO of Dynamic Metrics, is of great importance, considering that 8,500 older people experience falls in the Norwich area each year, sometimes with serious or catastrophic results. And with this afternoon’s

  8. Black History Month: Community and culture

    set”, which meant she was well placed to assist the more vulnerable older people when they had falls. Her physical strength didn’t make her impervious to the words of others though, and she frequently

  9. Looking after your health and wellbeing during the cost of living crisis

    shouldn't leave all your lights off throughout the day. Poor lighting is unsafe and can lead to trips and falls.  Keep windows and doors closed to keep the cold out Staying warm is an important part of staying

  10. Julian's epic journey

    part of the brain that regulates balance for quite a few years, which led to a growing number of falls, including one really bad one a year ago,” explains Julian. “A nice neighbour found her

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