Ageing Well
In recent years, there has been a focus on ways to help people to age well. Providing the right support at the right time can make a big difference to our health and wellbeing as we get older. Taking positive steps may allow us to live independently for longer, stay well for longer, and have a better quality of life.
There are five ways we can help ourselves by looking after our physical and mental wellbeing and work towards ageing well:
- Keep moving - regular exercise helps to keep our heart healthy, strengthen our bones and keep our muscle.
- Eat well - try to have balanced diet rich in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains, while limiting processed foods, sugar, and unhealthy fats. This will support overall health and help to prevent disease.
- Socialise - taking part in social activities can improve our mental health and reduce feelings of isolation and loneliness.
- Keep our brain active.
- Look after our mental well-being.
Click on each of the links below to find out more about how you can help yourself to age well.
- Age UK
- Care Rights UK
- Nottinghamshire County Council - Carers Handbook
- NHS & Age UK - Ageing Well Booklet
- Groups and Activities in your area
Age UK has lots of top tips to age better. Click HERE to find out more about how small steps or changes can help you to age well.
Click on the image below to watch a short clip about Age UK's 'Act Now, Age Better' campaign talking about the myths around moving in older age.
Care Rights UK is a charity focusing on promoting the rights of older people in care. They want people to know their rights and how to use them. They offer information, advice and support to empower people using care services, and their relatives and friends.
They run an adviceline offering information, advice and support on care issues affecting older people. The number is 020 7359 8136 or you can contact them by email.
The helpline is open Monday to Friday, 9.30am - 1pm and Thursday evenings, 6pm - 8pm. You can book a 30-minute advice slot over the phone or online. Find out more about their adviceline.
Their website also offers clear, detailed and step-by-step information on the following issues:
- Your Rights
- Care Planning
- Quality of Care
- Family Involvement
- Visiting
- Moving
- Money and Costs
- Making a Complaint
NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Nottinghamshire County Council produces an excellent booklet for carers which includes information which can help you to stay well and independent for longer. Click on the image below to download the handbook or HERE to go to their website.
NHS & AGE UK - Ageing Well booklet
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Click HERE to download the handy booklet by the NHS and Age UK on ageing well.
The booklet provides simple and clear advice on:
- Looking after your body
- Making your home safe
- Keeping active
- Talking about medicines
- Getting your vaccinations
- Preventing falls
- Getting your hearing tested
- Keeping warm and well
- Getting ready for winter
- How to eat well and drink plenty
- Bladder and bowel problems
- Looking after your mental health
- Looking after your brain
- Caring and looking after yourself too
- An Action Plan for you
GROUPS AND ACTIVITIES NEAR YOU
Keeping active socially can be an important part of ageing well. To find out more about groups and activiities in your area click on the links below.
Information about groups and activities run by AVA.
Groups and activities by provided by AVA and other VCS and statutory bodies by area:
- Groups and activities in Hucknall
- Groups and activites in Kirkby-in-Ashfield
- Groups and activities in Mansfield
- Groups and activities in Selston Parish
- Groups and activities in Sutton-in-Ashfield
- Groups and Activities in Surrounding Area
