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  1. Music and memories: a volunteer's story

    songs” like Knees Up Mother Brown, and they absolutely love that. Then we’ll also do some chair exercises. One of the reasons we do some little routines to music like the Dad’s Army theme tune is that it’s ... they’ll know what moves are coming next. Obviously there are physical benefits too. Sometimes the exercise will be as simple as touching each of your fingers against your thumb one at a time, because as

  2. Alicia's new life after work

    life might have been. The friendship service makes the world of difference. Independence through exercise As well as feeling the emotional impact of being forced to give up work, Alicia also had to deal ... receives helps her to better afford her membership to a local gym, where she’s been doing exercises to support her strength and mobility. “I walk in the swimming pool – I can walk better

  3. Intergenerational friends

    Mites sessions. And there's plenty to keep their older counterparts entertained, too. "We also do exercises in the chairs for [older] people, and they have a thoroughly good time all joining in together

  4. Top tips for ageing better

    what classes your local Age UK offers Functional fitness sounds fancy, but it really just means exercises that build your strength, stamina and mobility and help you perform real-life, day-to-day activities ... and research shows that the quality of our connections influences how well we age. Local search - exercise new As we get older, it’s natural (and kind!) for other people to want to make our lives easier

  5. Preventing falls

    prevent falls. This doesn't have to mean doing vigorous exercise. Why not try getting off the bus a stop earlier or doing some simple chair-based exercises? Find out more about how to get active Eat well It’s ... they reduce the risk of more severe effects if you do fall. Keep your bones strong by doing regular exercise, such as walking, bowls or tennis. You also need calcium and vitamin D to maintain strong bones

  6. Lesley Manville on Mrs Harris Goes To Paris

    Star of stage and screen Lesley Manville has never been one to shy away from playing strong, complex women. In an esteemed career spanning almost 50 years, Lesley has played a number of roles that deal with ... for a while,” explains Lesley. “I’ve played a lot of fabulous, fabulous women – but women who could bite you rather than save you! So, I thought it was time to play somebody lovely

  7. Bowel problems

    People of any age can experience bowel problems, and although it can feel uncomfortable to discuss, there's nothing to be embarrassed about. Find out more from Age UK.

  8. The restorative power of poetry

    challenges of advancing age. Magi Gibson is a celebrated Scottish poet. She recently re-published Wild Women of a Certain Age, a collection originally released 21 years ago that powerfully grapples with a range ... up work to look after her two young children. She eventually signed on for what she thought was a women’s book group, which she admits to selecting because it had a creche, but soon realised the group

  9. Older Men at the Margins: how men experience and combat loneliness and social isolation in later life

    lonely. Older women are more likely to report feeling lonely than older men do, but this doesn't mean men aren't experiencing loneliness. Women may feel more able to admit they're lonely. Women are more likely ... longer than men and experience life events, like losing their partner, which can cause loneliness. Women are more likely to have wider social networks than men across their lifetime. Older men in heterosexual

  10. Getting started on the internet

    with friends and family or meet new people. Some people use these apps to host activities such as exercise classes or book clubs. Click on any of the links below to find out more: how to use the messaging ... You can also buy cookbooks online. Gardening If you have a garden, gardening is a great form of exercise and can boost your mood. There are hundreds of websites with gardening tips, and you can also buy

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