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  1. Thinking about your health

    we get older we tend to face new health challenges and it can feel more difficult to stay well and active. Find out how we help older people look after their health and stay independent.

  2. Age UK’s Cost of Living Response Fund

    a result being pushed into debt, living in cold houses, eating less and cutting back on social activities with friends and family to survive. Age UK’s Cost of Living Response Fund programme awarded ... across 5 key areas: information and advice, home support, meal provision, social support and/or physical activity, and day centres. 95% of the Age UK Network applied for and got funding through the programme

  3. Silver Sunday

    Silver Sunday is a national day where people come together to host or attend free activities and events for older people. Meet new people, visit new places and try new things.

  4. Volunteer with the Connect and Support Service

    provides older people with support over the phone to help them gain access to the services and activities that could benefit them.

  5. Sporty ideas

    Swim, cycle, run or hike. However you choose to fundraise, by getting active for Age UK you'll be making a huge difference to the older people who need our support.

  6. Functional fitness – movement for better ageing

    movements that build your strength, stamina and mobility and help you perform real-life, day-to-day activities. Find out more about functional fitness as your age.

  7. LGBT+ groups for older people and staying connected

    Keeping in touch with others and taking part in social activities can help us stay connected and prevent feelings of loneliness. Some local Age UK's run groups aimed at older LGBT+ people.

  8. The many wins of walking football

    reach more than 1,000 older people through walking football groups across the country, offering physical activity and an environment to connect and interact, while playing the beautiful game at a slower pace ... challenges older people are facing in their respective communities. Age UK Wandsworth For Sorrel Brown, Active Chats & Walking Football Coordinator at Age UK Wandsworth, the past 18 months provided clear

  9. Consent and abuse

    is clear agreement to engage in a specific activity. You must have the person’s consent before engaging in any kind of sexual activity with them. This might include saying &lsquo ... ‘yes’ verbally, nodding, or initiating the activity that’s being suggested. However, it’s communicated, you need to be sure that your partner is completely

  10. Making your next move

    – all with the help of partners and supporters from across the world of sport, movement and physical activity. Why we need to act now The average life expectancy in the UK now stands at 79.1 years for men ... by taking earlier action. Not all illness is avoidable, but 1 in 6 deaths in the UK is linked to physical inactivity – so while genetics influence how we age, our daily habits also play a crucial

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