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  1. Why it's time to act now to age better

    Getting older is a privilege, but one that can come with many challenges. While we can’t prevent ageing, we can take action earlier on in life to help us to age in the best way possible. Thinking ... regular exercise lowers cardiovascular disease risk. Better balance, with fewer falls:  regular movement reduces fall risk. A healthier metabolism:  staying active reduces your risk of type 2

  2. Get Going Together

    wellbeing of older people, GGT aimed to reduce falls and unplanned GP and hospital attendances by working with healthcare providers to embed sessions within existing falls and COPD pathways. It also sought to reduce

  3. Hope through adversity

    homes she visits. We know these simple things reduce the chance of malnutrition or the likelihood of a fall . Finding answers to big questions That’s the story for all of us at Age UK. We've had to face ... sustainability as a network, how to respond to global conflict , and how to make the most of our resources. But it is our resilience in the face of adversity and our ability to find hope and innovation that

  4. Living with Degenerative Cervical Myelopathy

    also installed grab rails throughout the property and a revolving stall in his bathroom. Taking preventative measures Terry is mindful of the fact that his condition will deteriorate, so he is saving money ... 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

  5. State of Health and Care of Older People in England 2024

    fundamental shift in the way the health and care system is organised and integrated in order to prevent greater problems as the older population grows. The ageing population In 2024, there are now 22 million ... Recommendations While these challenges feel immense, there are solutions. There must be a shift of resources, treatment and focus from hospitals and acute care to the community. Identifying older people in

  6. Helping someone to get active

    little movement can make people feel worse in the long run, and leave them more prone to slips and falls. So it's best to encourage your loved one to keep active, no matter how old they are or what they're

  7. How to make your home more dementia friendly

    issues and increase the risk of a fall.  Move rugs and mats at the top or bottom of the stairs out of the way as they're a trip hazard and can easily lead to a fall. Avoid dark doormats which can sometimes ... seat’s left up or taken off altogether. Think about fitting your bath and sink with flood-prevention plugs.  These let water out automatically when baths or sinks become too full. Some of them

  8. Managing money in later life

    before, in the run up to, and during retirement. On this page you’ll find our latest research and resources on finances in later life. Nearly 1 in 5 people in the UK are over State Pension age (65+) and we ... know that when it comes to finances, the main focus for retired people is on managing existing resources rather than accumulating them. They are doing this in an increasingly complex financial world, whilst

  9. Helping older people to keep active

    exercise class or worrying about falling. Providing opportunities for older people to be active that are fun and accessible is important and can help to maintain independence, prevent ill health, reduce loneliness

  10. Understanding frailty

    it is so important that people living with frailty have access to well-planned, joined-up care to prevent problems arising in the first place – and a rapid, specialist response should anything go wrong. ... living with frailty have access to proactive, joined-up care to maximise health and wellbeing and prevent problems arising in the first place. Equally important is access to rapid, specialist services in

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