Live Stronger for Longer in Care Homes

There is no charge for our advisors time.

Please note, this service is not available outside Age UK Derby & Derbyshire - Head Office's catchment area.

Age UK Derby and Derbyshire
29a Market Place
HEANOR
Derbyshire
DE75 7EG
United Kingdom

Email: sarah.smith@ageukdd.org.uk
Telephone: 07712 568838

Live Stronger for Longer includes specialist support for Care Home and day service providers to improve the falls prevention activity they offer to residents or their local community.

Live Stronger for Longer in Care Homes

Live Stronger for Longer includes specialist support for Care Home and day service providers to improve the falls prevention activity they offer to residents or their local community. Care home residents are amongst the highest risk for falls yet are least likely to have access to regular, effective falls prevention activity.

What do we offer?

• Help and support to establish safe, effective and quality assured exercise sessions. This can include training for a member of staff to achieve a recognised qualification in Chair-based Exercise.
• Where exercise provision already exists, help and support to develop and progress the class.
• Quality assurance certification where the Falls Prevention Standard or Active Care Home Mark have been achieved
To find out more about the Falls Prevention Standard and the Active Care Home Mark, please click

https://www.ageuk.org.uk/derbyandderbyshire/our-services/exercise/falls-care-home-standards/

What are the benefits?

• Help to reduce the likelihood of falls, by improving the strength, balance and confidence of residents and service users.
• Improved physical abilities
• Maintaining independence in everyday tasks
• Improved mood
• Fun, social activity

Who can use the service?

• Care homes and day opportunities / services in Derbyshire (excluding Derby City)