ageing, the UK and you

Today there are 10.5 million people over 65 years old in the UK

This is set to rise by 50% in the next 20 years*

*Action for Ageing, 2011

so, what does this mean for you?

Currently there is a lot in the news about our health care system being in crisis and struggling to cope with the increased demand and lack of funding.  Resources are being streched to their limit.

Getting older is inevitable, but whilst we can't stop the ageing process we can grow old gracefully and help maintain our own and loved ones' independence and well being into later life.

This all might seem a long way off and you might be thinking that it does not affect you, but do you have parents or relatives that are over 65 now or will be in a few years time...?

did you know?

1 in 3 people over 65 suffer a fall each year?
Falls are the leading cause of injury-deaths
But... 1 in 3 falls are preventable.*

*Action for Ageing, 2011

Action for Ageing is a family run social enterprise whose aim is to raise awareness about ageing and how it affects families. They provide ideas, tips and tools to make a pro active, positive difference to the well being of their ageing loved ones. 

For some top tips of how you can be proactive in helping your ageing loved one, please click here.

For more information on Action for Ageing and the work they are doing please visit their website actionforageing.com.

Please note that this content is not the thoughts and views of Engage Mutual.