About AgeWell
This new initiative takes a holistic approach to help improve the health and well-being of Hackney residents aged between 50 and 65, taking into account varying individual needs, from employment to healthy eating. AgeWell will be offering a wide range of activities to suit the particular needs of Hackney's diverse population.
A place to meet and talk
Join one of our focus groups where you can tell us what you'd like to do. You might like to start a yoga class or have a talk by a health professional. You may want it to be all women or men only. It's up to you.
Learn new skills
AgeWell provides training opportunities in different things at various levels. Improve your computer skills or learn to teach exercise to your own age group and older people. There is more information on our classes page.
Get specialist advice and support
You might need benefits advice or advice about housing or help to fill in a claim form. You might have had a fall or may even want to give up smoking!
Healthy lifestyle checks
If you are worried about your health or if you think it could be better, we can devise a personal health plan with you.
Healthy Activities
You might like to join a walking group or to try Tai Chi or perhaps some other gentle exercise, all with people of a similar age. There is more information on our classes page.
A Healthier Work Place
Are you a local employer? Would you like to improve the health of your older workforce? We can offer free activities for you and your staff, including stress management, back pain management and exercise classes.
Volunteering
AgeWell, in partnership with other local voluntary organisations, offer many opportunities for volunteering. If you have computer skills you might like to help with Hackney Silver Surfers or help with administration which could help towards paid employment. There is more information on our volunteers page.
Next Event
- Friday 09 May, 2008: Diabetes and High Blood Pressure Group
- Tuesday 13 May, 2008: Reduce Your Risk of Stroke: Improve Your Lifestyle
- Wednesday 14 May, 2008: Closing the Ring
- Saturday 17 May, 2008: Adults Learners Week - Hand Massage
- Sunday 18 May, 2008: Well Street Festival 2008
- Monday 19 May, 2008: Adults Learners Week - Managing Stress
- Tuesday 20 May, 2008: Queensbridge Yoga Taster Session
- Wednesday 21 May, 2008: Adults Learners Week - Yoga Taster
- Friday 23 May, 2008: Adults Learners Week - Yoga Taster
- Friday 30 May, 2008: Men's Games Workshop
- Monday 23 June, 2008: Expert Patients Programme
- Tuesday 01 July, 2008: Peer Education Programme for Older People (Pilot Project)
- Wednesday 02 July, 2008: Memories of Home at the Geffrye Museum
- Tuesday 22 July, 2008: Garden Writers Club at the Geffrye Museum
