We want more people to be more physically active in later life. Maintaining and improving muscle strength and balance can help people in later life live independently and reduce the risk of falls.
Physical activity can help avoid unnecessary social care
An article published in the British Medical Journal presents evidence showing that regular exercise can allow an older person to ‘drop a decade’ in their ability to get up and move.
Focus on physical activity can help avoid unnecessary social care
Social care has received substantial media coverage in recent months. There is now acknowledgment of the direct link between the parlous state of the NHS and the social care crisis.
When people think about what they need to do to keep physically active in later life, most know they should be doing some kind of aerobic activity like cycling, walking or playing a sport. But it’s not all about cardio!
New review to reveal health benefits of strength and balance activities
An expert review has been launched to increase understanding and awareness of how activities to improve muscle strength and balance can improve people’s long-term health and wellbeing, including reducing the risk of falls.
We brought together people across the health, care and housing sectors to develop joint solutions to enable people to live independently for longer and alleviate pressure on the NHS and social care.
