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In this comprehensive guide, we review common age-related conditions and health services for older people. We offer advice to help keep you healthy, mobile and fit.

Older woman tipping pills into her handThree-quarters of people over 65 report living with a long-standing illness. But it is never too late to start making simple changes to improve your health.

Healthy ageing

All the latest research on ageing healthily.

Health services for older people

How to prepare for a visit to the doctor or a stay in hospital. See our health information sheets below:

Issues surrounding healthcare

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