Published:
HPA, November 2004
This is a revised version of Make the first move! February
2004. |
Description:
This leaflet was developed by the HPA in conjunction with Age
Concern as part of the Actively Ageing Well initiative and
provides information on physical activity aimed at retired
people. It explains the health benefits of being physically
active at this age, offers suggestions on how to become more
active, and provides guidelines on when it is safe to increase
activity levels and when advice should be sought from the doctors. |
Format:
1/3 A4, 6 pages, leaflet |
Other
formats:
PDF available here (100kb) |
Target
group:
Older people |
Additional
information:
This
leaflet will be distributed via the Actively Ageing Well network,
and through physical
activity coordinators in the Health and Social Services
Boards. |