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  1. Looking after yourself as a carer

    the person you care for – not just so you can carry on caring, but so you have the energy to keep doing the things you enjoy. Don't feel like you need to do everything yourself. If you have relatives ... after your mind and body It's also a good idea to keep physically active, in whatever way works for you. There are lots of benefits to being more active, including improved mood and boosted energy levels

  2. The ingredients for a better life

    routine, and chatting to the patients she met. She didn’t want to give up work as she enjoyed keeping active and being around people, but her deteriorating health meant she had no choice but to retire. ... because I was in so much pain at the end of the shift that I thought: ‘this is ridiculous, I can't keep doing this’,” explains Iris. “I did miss it when I left, but I don't miss it so

  3. The women of walking football

    Women’s Football team, the Lionesses, it’s still sometimes viewed as more of a men's activity. Over at Age UK Sheffield, where there’s a thriving walking football programme running, they’re ... be active has increased participation.” Walking football does exactly what it says on the tin – it’s a no-running version of football played in teams, and an excellent way to keep active

  4. Pet pals: companionship in later life

    Tails of hope Keep Your Pet, a service from Age UK York, is helping older people to keep their dogs, cats and pets in the face of challenging circumstances. Animals can have a profound effect on our health ... wellbeing. Listening to birdsong has been shown to lower blood pressure, walking a dog helps us stay active, and connecting with four-legged friends has even been used as a form of dementia support . But for

  5. Preventing falls

    it's stopping you doing the things you used to do – whether it's down to your health, your activity levels or your home environment – it's important to reach out and ask for help. You might ... you stay independent for longer.   Stay active You might think that moving less will help you avoid a fall, but actually, movign more and staying active is the best thing you can do to stay as mobile

  6. Living well with dementia

    and specific things you want to get done each day can help you stay independent for longer.  Keep things in the same place . Where possible, leave important things, like your glasses or keys, in the ... Stay in touch . A dementia diagnosis can feel isolating, but try to keep in touch with family and friends. Carry a helpcard . Keep this in your wallet or purse – you can use it to let people know

  7. The many wins of walking football

    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

  8. Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) symptoms & treatment

    home as bright as possible by opening the curtains and sitting near the window. Stay active  Regular activity, especially outdoors on a bright day, can help with symptoms of low mood and depression ... mood. Connect with others  Winter can make us feel more isolated, but there are lots of ways to keep in touch with people. Try to find ways to reach out to friends and family – by giving them a

  9. Exercise for everyone: the age-friendly gym

    to get moving. In the heart of the seaside town of Bognor Regis, the Laburnum Centre buzzes with activity. Run by Age UK West Sussex, Brighton and Hove , the centre and its jam-packed timetable cater to ... French, among many others. But above all, staff at the Laburnum Centre are on a mission to keep local older people active for longer . As well as offering a range of fitness classes for all abilities, their

  10. Tips for carers during the coronavirus pandemic

    You are not alone We've compiled some useful tips for new and long-standing carers, to assist with keeping the people they're looking after happy and healthy during the pandemic. Caring for someone can be ... ones. Age UK has put together some useful tips for both new and long-standing carers to help them keep the people they look after happy and healthy during the pandemic. 1. Look after yourself You’re

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