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Let's get physical

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Exercise plays an essential role in our physical and mental health

This becomes even more important in later life. Regular exercise can help to improve cognitive function in older people, decrease risk of falls and improve overall wellbeing.

That’s why in 2022, we encouraged all Care UK homes to ‘get physical’ in January, and try out new, fun forms of exercise to kick off the new year.

Read our top tips on how to keep fit in later life, including what type of exercise is best.

Get fit with the Green Goddess

As part of our campaign, the iconic Green Goddess, Diana Moran, has created some workout videos especially for residents to take part in. Here is Diana telling us about the different ways to keep active in older age...

Let's get physical with the Green Goddess

Take at look at how we've been staying active

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Download our 'Easy as ABC' guide

Written by Care UK experts, our free guide is packed full of tips and advice on ways to help an older loved to stay active and engaged, with hobbies, interests and activities.

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What's going on

Find out how just a few of our homes are getting involved with the Let's Get Physical campaign.

Game, set, match! Whitstable care home residents take unusual approach to getting fit

Game, set, match! Whitstable care home residents take unusual approach to getting fit

A care home in Whitstable has been taking part in an unusual type of exercise to keep active.
TV star from the 1980s urges older people and care home residents to boost their activity levels

TV star from the 1980s urges older people and care home residents to boost their activity levels

Residents in Care UK homes have been taking part in some unusual forms of exercise as part of a seasonal get fit campaign featuring The Green Goddess.
Let’s get physical – Sidcup care home gets fit with the Green Goddess

Let’s get physical – Sidcup care home gets fit with the Green Goddess

A care home in Sidcup has taken part in a very special exercise class taught by 1980s fitness star, the Green Goddess.

 

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