How to live longer better

There is increasingly strong evidence that simple steps can prevent the problems in older age that most people fear, notably dementia and frailty and dependence on other people.

You can influence all of these by:

• Getting fitter, both physically and mentally, or as we think of it increasing your activity levels , physical, emotional and cognitive.
• Reducing your risk not only of disease, but also of dementia, disability, frailty and the need for long term care
• Understanding what is happening to you and around you so that you can be more positive and believe that action can reduce the impact of what most people think is the effect of ageing.

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Published: Apr 23, 2026