Designing Movement into the lives of the ageing population

In this episode Rich Hurst speaks with Julia Neal, former CEO of Age UK Herefordshire and Worcestershire and Huw Griffiths, former Strategic Lead for Active and Healthy Ageing at Active Herefordshire and Worcestershire.  They share their experiences in working within projects to support healthy ageing, plus the importance of creating accessible projects, using positive imagery and language. By promoting movement physical activity into adult life, starting as soon as you are able to support conditioning as a preventative measure in frailty , preventing falls and to aid recovery rates. 

Since recording this podcast Age UK Herefordshire and Worcestershire have sadly ceased operating, so some of the local projects mentioned may have now changed to other providers, or they may no longer be available. There are still other Age UK charities operating projects across the region, which are highlighted in the links below.

If anyone wishes to learn more about the themes shared in the podcast, please contact Lorea Sarobe Director of Physical Activity and Wellbeing at l.sarobe@worc.ac.uk 

Links related to this episode:  
We are providing some information relating to some of the projects, support centres and activities mentioned within the podcast. It is recommended that you check that the activities are still valid prior to attending.  
Active Herefordshire and Worcestershire  

Active Herefordshire and Worcestershire | Healthy Ageing  

Activity Finder - Active Herefordshire & Worcestershire (activehw.co.uk)  

Find Walking Sports Activities in your location   

Age UK Worcester, Malvern Hills & Hereford Localities  

Age UK | Bromsgrove, Redditch & Wyre Forest Localities 

Age UK | National Support and Services  

Alzheimer's Society | Find Dementia Services and Support Near You

Ageing Better | Tackling Inequalities in Ageing