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A Practical Guide to Healthy Ageing

healthy-ageing-guide - NHS EnglandNHS England, in partnership with Age UK, has published a revised version of A Practical Guide to Healthy Ageing. The guide is particularly relevant for people aged around 70 years who may be suffering from mild frailty. It covers key areas including preventing falls, staying well in winter, eye and foot care and mental well-being. The revised version includes cognitive ageing, oral health, bereavement and social isolation, with suggestions on when to seek medical advice and support. Free copies of the guide can be ordered by services and older people by calling 0300 123 1002 quoting reference HA2, or via the DH orderline  Also listed on our ‘Publications’ page on the Information Hub’