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  1. Top tips for ageing better

    justify carving out time to dedicate to ourselves. So it’s unsurprising that staying active often falls by the wayside. But as the saying goes, you can’t pour from an empty cup. Regular activity is ... and balance are key to ageing well. Prioritising these now helps maintain independence and can prevent falls later, as well as helping to reduce the likelihood of developing long-term conditions . Strength

  2. Age UK successfully campaigns for older victims of APP scams

    and are those measures enough? The impact of scams Each year, around 1 in 12 (940,000) older people falls victim to a scam. That figure is likely much larger, as many don’t realise they have been defrauded ... value of APP scam losses for the first half of the year was £249m. Avoiding scams Anyone can fall victim to a scam, and the impact can be very distressing. Read our guide to learn the steps you can

  3. One step at a time

    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 mass and bone density, which affects ... older people in four locations across England. We found that the older people we spoke to tended to fall into four groups, based on how healthy they were and how much they enjoyed being active: Capable and

  4. Understanding polypharmacy

    co-created and tested a range of patient information resources to help people understand and prepare for their Structured Medication Review. The resources are now available nationally in 12 languages and include ... with the clinical expertise of your healthcare team. This is the bedrock of a more joined-up, preventative and proactive NHS and one that we hope the new Government will be working to deliver.

  5. What does the Queen's Speech mean for you?

    complaints-handling responsibility to the Financial Ombudsman Service. Age UK's comments: 'One of the ways to prevent older people becoming financially excluded is to ensure access to information, guidance and advice ... Age UK's comments 'Older people can be highly susceptible to patient safety risks, whether it is: a fall in hospital; being on medication that is actively doing them harm; or developing pressure sores and

  6. How important is creative and cultural participation to our wellbeing?

    wellbeing, whether they are a carer, have friends or live in an urban area. Some barriers that could prevent people from taking part include: Lack of transport Lack of support to get out and attend Lack of ... knowledge about what is available in the local area We recommend the following organisations and resources: The Age of Creativity is a 1,000-strong network of professionals who believe creativity and culture

  7. Mental health hub for professionals

    older people you support, as well as our latest mental health research and reports. Other helpful resources for older people Your mind matters Our short animation looks at the importance of looking after

  8. How is the coronavirus vaccine rollout going?

    chances of needing to be hospitalised. Overall, both vaccines are approximately 80% effective at preventing hospitalisation. This means that, if 5 out of a group of people who were not vaccinated would need ... More than 20 million people have had their first vaccination and our current lockdown is leading to falls in the numbers of infections, hospitalisations and deaths. So, if you’re one of the almost 1

  9. Tackling malnutrition

    clinical guidance being available, there is patchy availability of care and support services to prevent, identify and treat malnutrition. The level of unmet need continues to grow, and it’s now estimated ... other disabilities. Dentition is also a major factor as pain, loose teeth or denture problems can prevent people from eating, chewing and swallowing. An increasing number of older people are also living

  10. Mindfulness meditation

    Care Excellence , has recommended that Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy is an option offered to prevent relapse for people who are currently well but who have experienced recurrent depression. Your doctor ... Health Foundation that offers more information about mindfulness, including a list of recommended resources and a guide to finding courses in your area. Cancer Research UK  offers information on how

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