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Why we should forget what we know about "frailty"
What is frailty? Age UK defines "frailty" as a "state of health often experienced by older people." However, the term...
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Why does healthy ageing need to be community-driven?

Why is community important for healthy ageing? Community helps people stay happy and healthy as they get older. Friends and...

What to do if you feel lonely: Ten things to try!

Are being alone and feeling lonely the same thing? No. Every person is different and can be happy with different...

Walking Aids

Products to help with your walking. What are walking aids? Walking aids are pieces of equipment that can help keep you moving...

Video: What are my options for walking aids?

There are a lot of options available and many things to consider when thinking about walking aids. It’s not always...

Video: When should you consider care? 

When should you consider care? Care is an essential function in our ageing journey, but ideally should be the last...

Video: The role of equipment and techniques in healthy ageing

Professor Peter Gore outlines how using equipment and techniques in healthy ageing can support your LifeCurve journey. Equipment is important...

Video: The role of staying active in how you age better

We know that staying active can help better ageing. However, the word 'movement' or 'activity' can mean different things to...

Video: How better ageing can reduce the burden on the NHS

If people in the UK followed The LifeCurve to live 'more better years', we could reduce the burden on the...

Video: How language influences our perception of ageing

Professor Peter Gore looks at how language influences our perception of ageing, and reinforces negative stereotypes of ageing.

Video: How do you age better?

If you've ever asked the question 'how do you age better?' then watch this video where Professor Peter Gore will...

Why we should forget what we know about "frailty"

What is frailty? Age UK defines "frailty" as a "state of health often experienced by older people." However, the term...

The key to staying fit and active is in these three words; Visualise, Improvise, Measure

Why bother? The key to staying fit and active is simple. Clinical research shows that just 150 minutes of physical activity...

Get to know your One Rep Max

What is one rep max? When you enter the world of exercise or strength training, you may hear the phrase...
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