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continue to keep us safe and well. What you can do As we age, our immune system becomes weaker and less able to fight off viruses. We lose muscle mass which helps to keep us warm and keep us moving ... hearts and circulation. There are lots of things that we can all do to help keep us well and in better health in winter. Keep moving Try not to sit still for more than one hour at a time. Set yourself small
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revitalised and that their bodies have returned to a pre-activity state. Mobilising exercises from the warm up can be included here and should be done at a slower pace. Stretches for the main muscles shown ... bouncing or jerking the stretch Hold each stretch for up to 15 seconds and repeat if necessary Keep breathing as you stretch Avoid stretches on muscles that cross joints that are inflamed or uncomfortable
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m and 3pm). Try and keep in the shade when you can. • Wear a sun hat and carry a bottle of water with you. • Light-coloured, lightweight cotton clothing keeps you cooler. • Keep an eye on the forecast ... forecast for any hot weather warnings or unseasonably warm weather. • Make sure you apply suncream. You should use at least SPF 15 and apply it regularly. Make sure you don’t miss any spots – it can be easy
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Get Ready for Winter? Get Ready for Winter is a campaign led by Age Cymru and the Welsh Government Warm Homes Nest scheme to help older people in Wales prepare for the colder months ahead. The rise in energy ... cost of living crisis means it’s more important than ever to do what you need to do to keep your home warm and yourself safe during winter. Whether it is getting your boiler serviced, a few changes
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the doctor before starting. LIFT – Low Impact Functional Training is a series of exercises to keep older people active, it will help strengthen your heart and lungs, muscles, flexibility and balance ... clothing and keep some water handy. Build up slowly and only work at a pace comfortable for you. Abi - Low Impact Functional Training Introduction to Low Impact Functional Training (LIFT) and warm-up Part
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wrapped up guide explains what you can do to get yourself and your home ready for winter and how to stay warm, safe and well through cold weather. The guide also includes information on organisations and services ... contact for more advice and support. Winter wrapped up guide Thank you to the Welsh Government Warm Homes Nest scheme for kindly sponsoring this guide.
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have a legal duty to have all gas appliances in their properties inspected once a year. Contact NEA Warm and Safe Home or Nest to find out which home improvements would be appropriate for you and whether ... minimise heat loss through windows. Tuck long curtains behind radiators so that heat isn't trapped. Keep radiators and heaters clear so heat can circulate – don't put furniture in front of them or
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tall or sit tall in a chair Lift feet alternately up and down off the floor in a marching action Keep back straight throughout Try not to stamp the feet, but make sure the full foot goes back down to ... Lengthen one leg and plant the toe to the floor in front Bend the supporting leg if standing Keep the moves gentle and avoid locking out the knees MARCH WIDE AND NARROW Stand tall or sit up tall
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recovery. To help you get better you should drink plenty of water, rest as much as possible and try to keep warm. Taking ibuprofen and paracetamol can help ease some of the symptoms. How can I stop myself catching
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out to run a few errands or doing an online shop could be a big help to someone Check their home is warm enough. We'll all likely be spending more time at home this winter meaning higher heating and ... out and about safely. When it's icy or wet outside, it's easier to slip and fall. Helping to keep paths and driveways clear of fallen leaves and debris and salting steps and slopes could make a big
