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

    for all of my workouts, whatever the age of the people participating. I try to cover 4 aspects: 1. Mobility – the warm up, encouraging older people to use things like resistance bands; 2. Cardio – ... older people embracing digital technology for a variety of purposes. My mum didn’t even have a mobile phone before, but now is confidently joining me for classes online. Other important factors have

  2. Shining a spotlight on domestic abuse in older people

    and care professionals may miss signs of domestic abuse, attributing these to declining health and mobility, or may not communicate with the patient directly, meaning that an older person may left at risk

  3. 8 tips to tackle the climate emergency

    overheating in hospitals and care homes is unknown. Older people who are disabled or have limited mobility are particularly vulnerable to floods. Like many other organisations, Age UK now has no choice but

  4. Elaine reflects on Black History Month

    assistance too, having contacted the Age UK Advice Line . The service supported Elaine, who has mobility issues caused by osteoarthritis, in applying for a Personal Independence Payment (PIP) , a benefit

  5. Age UK at the Alzheimer's show 2019

    pain - we had to put spiky inserts into our shoes that felt like constant pins and needles lack of mobility - we had to put 2 pairs of gloves on our hands that made it hard to use our fine motor skills. Overall

  6. A passion for pets

    routine,” explains Ann. “And with dogs you have to take them for a walk, which helps with mobility, and opens up an avenue for friendship as you meet other dog walkers and invariably end up chatting

  7. All about Silver Sunday

    leave their home for a social event. While there are multiple reasons for this, including health and mobility issues, social anxiety and lack of transport among the most common reasons. Stock 2 Most Silver

  8. Our 'State of Older People’s Health and Care' report demands swift action

    continues to this day. Many older people lost their confidence and self-esteem, and often their mobility too, adversely affecting their physical and mental health . Today there are thousands of older people

  9. Exercise and physical activity classes

    exercises are great for improving your posture and balance, and are suitable for people with reduced mobility. Some classes introduce resistance bands and hand weights for muscle strengthening. Tai Chi Tai

  10. Steve's story

    Parkinson’s, as well as suffering a crushed vertebra, both of which have significantly impacted his mobility and overall health. “Before the Parkinson’s diagnosis, I weighed about 15 stone, but

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