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  1. Fit as a Fiddle

    Fit as a fiddle was a nationwide programme that championed physical activity, healthy eating and mental wellbeing for older people

  2. Higher education and university

    will need to begin a degree or diploma course. They are run by local colleges, usually as evening classes. There are over 1,500 access courses listed on the Access to HE website . The Complete University

  3. Fit for the future

    for this project has now come to an end, many of the local Age UKs still continue to run activity classes and some have secured further funding to continue this work. To find out more about the local areas

  4. The difference your support can make

    are offering activities that foster friendship and bring communities together – from cookery classes to tea dances. You're also helping local Age UKs support older people with vital services like home

  5. Tackling Inequalities Fund

    ran a range of physical activity groups, including: dance body conditioning strength and balance classes chair-based activities yoga pilates and relaxation tai chi walking activities Zumba. The programme

  6. Government announce new loneliness strategy

    strategy will enable GPs across England to refer lonely patients to community activities like cookery classes, walking clubs and art groups by 2023. This will be called 'social prescribing' and will mean doctors

  7. The magic of music and volunteering

    Hilda waste little time in getting involved with proceedings. They join the group in the chair exercises they start the session with, before warming up their voices too with a selection of numbers from ... several times. “Being here today has been a really wonderful thing,” says Joe after the class. “As someone with a huge passion for music, in my life and my job, it’s always great to

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

    shopping. And that is weight training, if you like, without using actual weights. It’s all good exercise. Trevor enjoys weekly line-dancing and karate sessions – a great way to stay active and keep ... give us: A sharper mind: regular movement can cut dementia risk. A stronger heart:  regular exercise lowers cardiovascular disease risk. Better balance, with fewer falls:  regular movement reduces

  9. Urinary incontinence

    It’s estimated that more than 3 million people in the UK experience urinary incontinence – so you're not alone. Find out more on the Age UK website.

  10. Winter running tips

    down slowly to prevent muscle tension and hyperthermia. Do this inside. Change As soon as you stop exercising your temperature will start to drop. Change all your clothes and have a warm drink as soon as you ... but aiming for three times a week is a realistic target. 5. Run to visit someone A great way to exercise outdoors - just five minutes of seeing a familiar, friendly face can be the highlight of an isolated

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