The Optimal Ageing Programme
Your journey
Our Mission
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About Muir Gray
Muir Gray's publications
Coping with Lockdown
Using the right words right; ageing, fitness, disease and beliefs
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Bad language about older people
The Lockdown Wellbeing Programme
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The Daily Mail series
the Daily Dozen + 30 for 4S fitness
What is happening as we live longer
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Your monthly briefing
LLL for LLB
The environment is tough
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Retirement has benefits and risks
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Join the Challenge Hub
Some people got a better start than others
the impact of isolation is now recognised
The physical environment is the cause of many problems blamed on ageing
Poverty affects too many older people
the Living Longer Better Programme
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what would a good life in your late 80s be likel
What do you fear most and want to avoid
Start to write your Living Longer Better Plan
Think positive
How to reduce your risk of a bad death
My diary & daily routine
My health record
My housing
Othercare - Supporting someone else
About the OxAP
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Muir Gray's Bookshop
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The Antidote To Ageing
Midlife
Sod60!
Sod70!
Get Moving
Eatwell!
Dr Gray's Walking Cure
Here is the news
Learning
Ageing is a normal biological process
From 40 to 90 loss of fitness is serious
The effects of disease are often compounded by loss of fitness
Negative beliefs and attitudes have a huge impact
The importance of planning with purpose
The Ageing Brain and the Maturing Mind
Strength and Power can always be increased
Skill and co-ordination can be improved at any age
Stamina can be improved by brisk walking
Suppleness can always be improved and stiffness always reduced
Activity Therapy is of vital importance
Get physically better
Increase strength, stamina, suppleness and skill
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Strength
Stamina
Skill
Suppleness
Work hard
Restart cycling
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Virtual Cycling
Brisk walking
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Virtual Walking
Restart Sport
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Restart swimming
Restart tennis
Restart football
If you have difficulty walking briskly
Join a Gym or Wellness Hub
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Meet others for fitness
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Silver sneakers
Age UK Generation games
Join a Gym, Fitness Centre or Wellness Hub
Find a personal trainer
Find a Trainer
Look after your body
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Happy and Positive Birthday
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Sod 60!
Sod70!
Sod It! Eat Well
Sod Sittin, Get Moving!
Skin maintenance
Teeth and gum maintenance
Feet maintenance
Bone, joint and muscle maintenance
Bowel maintenance
Brain maintenance
Mind maintenance
Heart maintenance
Lung maintenance
Waterworks maintenance for men
Waterworks maintenance for women
See as clearly as possible
Keep your Hearing as acute as possible
FIGHT DISEASE
Reduce your risk of disease
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Eat Well
Stop smoking
Increase activity - physical, cognitive and emotional
Watch the alcohol
Accept the offers from the NHS screening programmes
We need a revolution
If disease occurs - Optimise Your Healthcare
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Making a big decision
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Should i have a hip replacement ?
Consequences of common conditions
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Loss of status
Disability and handicap
Isolation
Depression
Frailty
Look out for social as well as drug prescribing
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Enjoy Activity Therapy
What you can do to help the NHS even more
Arthritis
Cancer
COPD _ Bronchitis
Diabetes
Dementia
Heart disease
High Blood Pressure
Hypercholesterolaemia
Pain
Parkinson's Disease
Stroke
Think better
Train your brain ; we now know the brain can get fitter at any age
Understanding Dementia & Alzheimer's Disease
Reduce your risk of dementia
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Stimulate your brain more every year
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Learning new skills and build on your assets
Get even more engaged
Protect your brain
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Sleep better
Get more active
Avoid over medication
Control stress levels
Air pollution and dementia
Keep the oxygen flowing
Feel better
Combat depression
Combat anxiety
Stay engaged and don't lose your sense of purpose
Feel even better by helping other people even more
Meet others like you
Optimise the Internet
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My Virtual Reality
Join others for a Daily Service
Feel better by visiting Great Places
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Visit the great Museums
Visit the great libraries
Visit a National Trust treasure
Feel better through music
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Join a concert party
Your virtual choir
Music for Moving
Feel better by reading, listening and watching with other people
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Kindling Book Club
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Crime
Classics
Health
Audible Book Club
Your BBC
Your Film Club
Feel better by learning new skills and ideas
Feel better by joining a club to play games and meet others
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Chess Club
Bingo club
Bridge Club
Feel better by supporting nature
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Visit the great gardens
Feeling Better by Going Down Memory Lane
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Sporting memories are powerful
Find a personal trainer