Older adults

Information, referral pathways and resources for older adult services

Introduction

Older adult public health services are about supporting older people to live healthier, happier and more independent lives.

Services commissioned by Public Health

Our key programmes are aimed at older people aged 65+.

Falls Prevention

Falls Prevention is about living a full and independent life without the worry of falling.

Steady and Strong are evidence-based falls prevention exercise classes designed and delivered by experts. These classes are all about boosting your strength and balance to keep you steady on your feet and reduce your risk of falling.

Become a Falls Friend in your local community or workplace by learning to raise awareness about common causes of falls and offering practical tips on reducing risks.

Live Longer Better Hampshire

The Live Longer Better Hampshire programme equips older adults to stay independent and live life to the full by focusing on four key areas where individuals can make positive changes.

Referral pathways

Steady and Strong

Anyone can sign up to a Steady and Strong class. Simply find a class using the search page and contact the instructor. See: Steady and Strong classes. The instructor may discuss your needs to ensure the class is suitable.

If you have had a fall in the last three months, talk to your GP practice first. You may be eligible for support through the NHS, which can include NHS balance classes.

Training and resources

Become a Falls Friend or Falls Friend Champion

Falls Friends is for anyone who is interested in preventing someone from falling. Sessions are online and last for one hour.

Falls Friends Champions receive half a day's training, as well as all the resources they need to deliver Falls Friends talks. If you would like to become a Falls Friends Champion, email: [email protected]

Live Longer Better Hampshire

The Live Longer Better learning programme allows you to learn more from experts about the importance of moving more, disease prevention and positive attitudes towards ageing.

Continence awareness

Continence awareness training sessions are being planned. Information about local training offers will be provided on Live Longer Better Professionals.

See the Hydration and Continence section of Live Longer Better Hampshire for practical advice and resources: Hydration and Continence

Physical activity Clinical Champions training

Clinical Champions training is a free 1.5 hour online session for healthcare professionals from Energise Me. The session will help improve your knowledge about the benefits of physical activity and moving more.

Resources

See the professionals page on Live Longer Better Hampshire to help implement the Live Longer Better initiative in your role or organisation: Live Longer Better Professionals

You can find training programmes, printable posters and leaflets, a community of practice and ways to help you champion Live Longer Better.