Older people's health

Many older people lead active and healthy lives for many years over the age of 60. It's never too late to start making changes to improve your health.

Get started by visiting the NHS website for tips on:

• checking your drink intake
• reaching a healthy weight
• walking your way to health
• eating a healthy diet

If you register with the NHS Choices website, you can also get tips that will help you boost your brain power, plus lots more help and advice.

Screening and testing

The NHS can help you find out what screening and testing applies to you.

Health issues

The NHS has information about long-term conditions that affect older people and advice on ways of managing illness to continue to enjoy a good quality of life, including:

• dementia
• arthritis
• stroke
• coronary heart disease

You can find out about other health conditions and ways of coping with them on the NHS's Health A-Z.

Keeping your independence

Together with our partners, we offer a number of ways for people to keep their independence, including:

• helping people to stay in their own homes
• providing equipment for or adaptations to your existing home
• care and support services if you are unable to live at home

Find more about our services for older people.