Being Active As An Older Adult
Find all you need to move more as an older adult.
Date: 2 November 2026 Author: Debbie Aslin
We are caring people, and as our friends and family age we like to help and care for them as much as possible. The new campaign helps reframe our understanding of ‘care’ and challenges us all to think about about how much we do for an older person that they could do for themselves.
Getting up to make a cup of tea or carrying the shopping are small movement moments that can help older people stay independent for longer.
Importantly, recent insight shows that people often want to continue doing things for themselves, with one local person saying:
“There are things I need support with but equally, I have to ask people to let me do things for myself. It can be quite frustrating having people do things for you, when you want to do them for yourself.”
There are lots of ways we can support independence through activity. Focussing on what they can already do safely and encouraging that more often is a good place to start.
Take a look at the new campaign webpage which hosts information, resources and guidance on how you can help someone Live Longer Better: https://www.hants.gov.uk/socialcareandhealth/publichealth/livelongerbetter/beactive/helpsomeone
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