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Centre for Ageing Better
1 Oct 2017

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Latest life expectancy stats remain below pre-pandemic levels

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Centre for Ageing Better
24 Oct 2024
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Age-friendly case study: Supporting older people to shape their environment through walk audits

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Reaching out to rural areas: South Lanarkshire’s mobile Men’s Shed

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Physical inactivity in mid-life is putting millions at risk of poor health in older age

Physical inactivity is one of the leading risk factors for poor health and disability in later life, and yet nearly a quarter of people aged 50 to 70 do less than thirty minutes of physical activity a week.

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‘Couch to Out and About’: age-friendly walking in Greater Manchester

Tameside Council in Greater Manchester is encouraging older residents to be more physically active and socialise through walking.

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Keep on movin' - the importance of staying active in your 50s and 60s

This webinar explored the motivators and barriers to physical activity for people in their 50s and 60s, and what might work to help people in this age group feel the benefits and get active. With special guest, Derrick Evans MBE: Mr Motivator.

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What is so off-putting about walking and cycling?

Despite it being one of the easiest ways to build physical activity into daily life, people in mid and later life are less likely to participate in active travel than younger age groups.

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Walking and cycling ‘not safe or attractive enough’ for many in their 50s and 60s

New report finds that lack of cycle and footpaths, personal safety concerns, and declining health are key barriers to people in their 50s and 60s walking or cycling as a means of travel.

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Active travel and mid-life: Understanding the barriers and enablers to active travel

This interim report provides a summary of the evidence reviews on attitudes to active travel among people aged 50-70 and the role the built environment plays.

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Why design is a strategic growth ingredient for Healthy Ageing

The ageing population presents a significant opportunity for businesses. But without harnessing the benefits of design, it might be more difficult to achieve success.

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How the fitness sector can support adults to remain active in later life

Remaining physically active is key to staying independent and reducing chances of developing conditions that lead to preventable disability. But more than a third of adults over the age of 55 are classified as inactive.

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