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Directory resultsThe importance of exercise as you get older
Physical activity and exercise can help you stay healthy, energetic, and independent as you get older. Many adults aged 65 and over spend, on average, 10 hours or more each day sitting or lying down, making them the most sedentary age group. They're paying a…
Keeping your weight up in later life
As you get older, you may start to lose weight, either through illness or loss of appetite. Maintaining a healthy body weight is important, and there are steps you can take to gain weight healthily. If you're underweight or have lost weight suddenly or…
Life with a disability
Disabled people are often talked about as though they form one group. But every disabled person faces different challenges and health conditions. The Equality Act 2010 defines a disabled person as anyone who has a physical or mental impairment that has…
Living with incontinence
Follow our tips on how to cope with the daily challenges of living with incontinence. Enjoy good sex Prepare for local trips How to look after your skin What to take on holiday How to manage incontinence at work Fight depression with…
Loneliness in older people
Older people are especially vulnerable to loneliness and social isolation - and it can have a serious effect on health. But there are ways to overcome loneliness, even if you live alone and find it hard to get out. Hundreds…
Meals, nutrition and feeding
Good nutrition is vital for health and wellbeing. It's particularly important for someone who is recovering from an illness. Eating only a limited diet or not getting enough food can lead to malnutrition. Malnutrition can be caused by: some diseases,…
Mobility and equipment
You can often stay independent with simple tools or pieces of equipment, such as easy-grip kitchen equipment, walking sticks and handrails in your home. Equipment can also help with bigger issues, for example, hoists to help you get on and…
Mood self-assessment quiz
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