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Department of Health UK, 11 August 2009

Keeping older people fit and healthy

Introducing ‘Older People's Prevention Package’

Simple measures such as good footcare, sight tests and light exercise can help older people live better, Care Service Minister Phil Hope said today as he launched the Older People's Prevention Package.

The package sets out how preventing health problems before they occur can help older people live better and healthier lives. It is part of the government's ageing strategy Building a Society for All Ages.

The prevention package will:

       -  promote best practice around falls prevention and effective fracture management

• introduce measures to improve access to affordable footcare services
• clearly set out health ‘entitlements’ including sight tests, flu vaccination and cancer screening
• summarise existing progress on audiology and telecare services.

Care Services Minister Phil Hope said:

Additional services will be incorporated into the prevention package over time, including continence care, treatment for depression, and arthritis.

'This prevention package will ensure that older people can stay fit and healthy for much longer so that they can live fulfilled independent lives in their retirement.'

- Phil Hope, Care Services Minister:

'In people over 65, falls are one of the main reasons for hospital admission. Very simple
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