Healthwatch Enfield are recommending A Practical Guide to Healthy Ageing, which has just been published jointly by NHS England and Age UK.
According to the introduction, "the advice in this booklet will help improve the health and general fitness of people of any age, but it is written to be particularly relevant for people
who are about 70 years or older.
"People of this age, and sometimes younger, begin a ‘slowing-down’ process related to the effects of ageing on their body. This is a progressive process and the advice given here will help keep you fit and independent."
The evidence-based guide covers key areas that have been identified as the main risk factors for older people living at home, but if they are proactively managed, they can help people stay well for longer and improve their quality of life.
Topics include medicines reviews, exercise, preventing falls, general home safety, and keeping warm and staying well in winter, with tips to help older people stay both physically and mentally fit and independent, and pointers on when to seek medical support and advice. It also signposts people to a range of additional help and advice from Age UK.
The booklet can be found on the NHS England website.
