Who is this page for?
This page is for older adults, their families and carers, and anyone looking for information about staying active and healthy as you age.
Staying active as you get older
Regular physical activity is important at every age. As you get older, staying active can help you:
- maintain strength, balance and mobility
- reduce your risk of falls
- maintain healthy weight
- support your heart and bone health
- improve sleep and mental wellbeing
PHA produced resources
A guide on healthy ageing, including staying active, eating well, supporting mental wellbeing, preventing falls, keeping your home safe, understanding dementia, accessing help to live well.
This leaflet provides guidance to older adults on the amount of physical activity they should be aiming for and the health benefits associated with staying active.
Walking for Health is delivered and supported by Health and Social Care Trusts across Northern Ireland and is funded by the Public Health Agency (PHA). The Walking for Health programme supports people across Northern Ireland to become more
Physical activity resources recommended by the PHA
Physical activity guidelines and advice and resources:
- Physical activity | nidirect
- Exercise - NHS
- UK CMO Physical Activity Guideline Infographics
- Physical activity guidelines for children (under 5 years) - NHS
- Physical activity guidelines for children and young people - NHS
- Physical activity guidelines for adults aged 19 to 64 - NHS
- Physical activity guidelines for older adults - NHS
Organisations in Northern Ireland:
- Outdoor trails and venues in Northern Ireland
- Disability Sport NI |
- Active Living |No Limits
- Get Active | Sport NI
- Local councils in Northern Ireland | nidirect
- Move More, Live Better | Department for Communities
- Play Activities – PlayBoard NI
- Outdoor trails and venues in Northern Ireland
- Disability Sport NI |
- Move with Mary
Weight loss help: