Website links about Physical Activity
For more information on the following topics click on the corresponding links:
- Physical activity guidelines for adults: https://www.hse.ie/eng/about/who/healthwellbeing/our-priority-programmes/heal/physical-activity-guidelines/
- Falls prevention: https://www.hse.ie/eng/services/list/4/olderpeople/tipsforhealthyliving/slipstripsfalls.html
- https://www.nhs.uk/Conditions/Falls/Documents/SAGA_Falls-Prevention.pdf
- http://profound.eu.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Stay-Steady-Stay-Strong-Poster.pdf
- http://profound.eu.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Stay-Steady-Stay-Strong-Leaflet.pdf
- Exercise referral: https://www.hse.ie/eng/about/who/healthwellbeing/our-priority-programmes/heal/exercise-referral/
- Healthy Ireland initiative: https://www.gov.ie/en/campaigns/healthy-ireland/?referrer=/
- Tips for healthy living for older people: https://www.hse.ie/eng/services/list/4/olderpeople/tipsforhealthyliving/
- Healthy eating guidelines: https://www.hse.ie/eng/about/who/healthwellbeing/our-priority-programmes/heal/healthy-eating-guidelines/
Exercise for older adults:
- Home exercise programme for postural stability, balance and strength: https://www.torbayandsouthdevon.nhs.uk/uploads/pssb-home-exercise-programme.pdf
- Keeping active for older adults: https://www.hse.ie/eng/services/list/4/olderpeople/tipsforhealthyliving/keepingactive.html
- Strengthening exercises: https://www.ageukmobility.co.uk/mobility-news/article/interactive-guide-for-the-best-strength-exercises