Age UK County Durham is launching workshops across County Durham to share how exercise and adopting good habits can help the county’s population stay healthy longer.
The ‘Your Body, Your Chapter’ workshops, designed for those aged around 50 to 70, will be full of practical advice on both physical and mental health.
Chloe Morton, Physiotherapist Assistant with Age UK County Durham, commented: “If we all have the right knowledge, we can get good habits in place. That’s what these workshops are aiming to help with. They’ll be fun with quizzes and group activities, and everyone will also have the opportunity to try various pieces of equipment such as light weights, balance equipment and resistance bands. These are the types of thing you can have at home, and regular use could really help you stay fitter as you age.
“If we can help people understand the simple steps they can take to help keep themselves healthy, we will be reducing the demand on primary and secondary care providers in our communities. And at the same time, we’ll be helping people age with the confidence that they know how to look after themselves.”
The first workshop will take place in the Scarth Hall in Staindrop on Friday 5th December, from 10am to 12.30pm. A workshop is planned for Bishop Auckland Four Clocks Tower in March, with more to be arranged in Sedgefield and Newton Aycliffe. To register for Staindrop, or express your interest for other locations, please call 0191 386 3856 or email info@ageukcountydurham.org.uk.
Age UK County Durham is the ‘go to’ organisation for anyone aged 50 or over living in County Durham. Age UK County Durham is a stand-alone registered charitable organisation, and a brand partner of Age UK.
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