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Make the first move!

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.
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