Physical Activity - Moving More Often
Moving More Often
Moving More Often is a scheme to get older people moving more often and increase their levels of physical activity.
Many older people associate advancing years with not being able to do the things they enjoyed in their younger years!
Moving More Often gives older people a chance to increase/ maintain the activities of daily living they are able to carry out independently.
It is not a structured exercise class or dance.
It is promoting regular physical activity and movement.
Changes Associated with Ageing:
- Decline in vision.
- Decreased hand grip strength.
- Decreased postural stability.
- Slower walking speed.
- Decreased range of motion in the hip and ankle.
- Decreased energy levels.
- Decreased independence.
- Decreased confidence.
Benefits of Moving More Often:
- Improve circulation.
- Improve health.
- Maintain independence.
- Improve quality of life.
- Improve mobility.
- Increase social interaction.
- Increase confidence and self esteem.
- Increased ability to carry out tasks and daily living.
- Fun and enjoyment- Very important!
Current Physical Activity Recommendations
30 Minutes of physical activity on 5 or more days of the week.
This may be unobtainable and unrealistic for many older people!
Moving More Often aims to help frail older people increase the amount of physical activity they can do at a level suitable for their specific needs.
To find out more about Moving More Often or to express interest in attending a training session please contact Linda Mullock, Health Promotion Project Officer on 01978 297063 or e-mail linda.mullock@wrexham.gov.uk.