Resources to help you age well

Being active is an essential part of staying fit, mobile and independent as you age.

This was backed up by the recent government guidance released on physical activity (external link), which revealed that strength and balance exercises are now considered as important as cardiovascular activity.

With this in mind, we've put together a page of resources to equip you with the best tips and tools on keeping fit and ageing well.

• Find out why strength and balance exercises are important and what activities to do

Be Well programmes to help you get active

Our Be Well team are on hand to offer you the most suitable activities to help you achieve your goals. These include:

• Back into sport
• Weight management
• Activities if you have a health condition
• Activities for older people

Tips to help you move more and be active

• Staying steady (Age UK) - Tips on how to keep active and reduce your risk of falling (external link)
• 10 Today from BBC Radio 5 live - Exercises for older people (external link)
• Live Well (NHS) - Advice, tips and tools to help you make the best choices about your health and wellbeing (external link)
• The role of workplaces to support wellbeing for people in mid to later life from Greater Manchester Moving (external link).

Food and nutrition

• Healthy eating for your heart - British Heart Foundation (external link)
• Support for residents and vulnerable people to source food locally (external link)

What to do if you have had a fall?

• Watch our short video for advice on seeking help and getting back on your feet if you have a fall (external link).

Information and support on improving your wellbeing

• Mental health and wellbeing
• Support for carers
• Dementia - support for those with dementia and their carers
• Money advice
• Saving energy
• Stop smoking
• Alcohol support