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  1. RB_April11_Evidence_Review_Healthy_Ageing.pdf

    cent of men and 13 per cent of women aged 65–74 take sufficient exercise to meet the international guidelines of half an hour’s exercise of ‘moderate intensity’ on at least five days a week. For those ... such as family and friends. Fitter older adults have better cognitive function, with even gentle exercise helping to reduce stress, ease depression and anxiety, and enhance mental well-being. 14 Healthy

  2. RB_Dec16_No_one_Should_Have_No_one.pdf

    as making it much harder for an individual to help themselves and manage their conditions through exercise and good diet. Growing numbers of lonely people mean increased demand on health services, in part ... include social activities that bring people together such as coffee mornings, lunch clubs, cookery classes, ‘Men in Sheds’6 groups and help with information technology. Many provide befriending services where

  3. HWA Depression and Anxiety booklet.pdf

    feelings that we’re experiencing. It can help us cope with difficult thoughts or feelings. Mindfulness exercises can be done at home or when we’re out and about. 32 33 Medication Depending on your symptoms, you ... supported by most local libraries. Exercise There’s evidence that exercise can help depression, and it’s one of the main treatments for mild depression. How much exercise we can do will be different for all

  4. CRS_Oct15_Primary_Care_Public_Health_Inquiry.pdf

    For instance, we know that many older people initially see the current target of 150 minutes of exercise as unattainable, which can put them off becoming more physically active. We would recommend ensuring ... and  seek out and link in with local voluntary sector services, e.g. information and advice; exercise classes. Performance in achieving better integrated services, in line with the NHS Mandate, should be

  5. RB_June14_CPA_Outcomes_prevention_monitoring.pdf

    en the  immediate outcomes, the intermediate determinants of health, for example diet, smoking, exercise, obesity or the level of social  interaction, and long‐term health and wellbeing outcomes.  5) ...  Five key healthy lifestyle choices are: nonsmoking; a low body‐mass index; a ‘healthy’ diet; regular exercise and moderate drinking of alcohol.    Healthy Behaviours  Reductions In:  All‐cause  deaths  Vascular 

  6. Nothing Left to Trim - Impact of NICS on Local Age UKs.pdf

    claiming benefit entitlements; befriending services to combat loneliness; social activities; exercise classes; and free information and advice. These brilliant local charities support many thousands of

  7. Nothing Left to Trim - Impact of NICs on Local Age UKs Jan 2025 FINAL

    claiming benefit entitlements; befriending services to combat loneliness; social activities; exercise classes; and free information and advice. These brilliant local charities support many thousands of

  8. Technology_Together_Pilot_Evaluation-Presentation.pdf

    person Impact:  Delays in recruiting young people from local area  Delays in setting up events and classes and getting young people inducted  Reduced ability to be flexible and accommodate changes in situations

  9. Age_UK_response_to_House_of_Lords_Science_and_Technology_Committee_consultation_on_ageing_well_September2019.pdf

    health improvement activities older people may need support, such as someone to drive them to an exercise class, or someone to walk with if they are worried about falling. There is rarely any funding targeted ... variation across the country in the availability of services to stay well, such as strength and balance classes or foot care services. These services are frequently provided by the voluntary sector, but deprived

  10. Impact of COVID-19 on older people's health_one year on.pdf

    room to room.” “Confi nement to house (shielding) has had an impact on my physical health. Lack of exercise especially earlier in the year has had an impact on how far I can walk now without joint pain or ... taking proper steps.” While some older people have used the pandemic as an opportunity to do more exercise, others have struggled to remain active. Successive lockdowns and on-going social distancing measures

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