Live Well Leicester
@LiveWellLeics
Free advice and support to help you feel happier, healthier and fitter, provided by Public Health Leicester.
Want to make healthy lifestyle choices? Talk to us
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Do you know someone over 65 who could benefit from FREE balance-improving classes?
Steady Steps helps to:
🟣improve balance
🟣reduce fear of falling
🟣reclaim independence
Call 0116 454 4000, email [email protected] or visit 👇
livewell.leicester.gov.uk/steady-steps/
This #MelanomaAwarenessMonth @melanomafocus is urging you to #KnowYourSkin :
✔ Check your skin and contact your GP if you notice new or changing moles or lesions
✔ Protect your skin from the sun with SPF30+ sunscreen & avoid sunbeds
Find out more: buff.ly/3N8ELve
The second week of #SmileMonth is about how your diet impacts your mouth. Diet tips for a healthy mouth:
🥛Choose still water or milk
🍿Reduce snacking between meals
🥦Eat a healthy diet
⌚Wait an hour after eating to brush
leicester.gov.uk/health-and-soc…
#NationalSmileMonth
Taking notice of the things around you can help you make better life choices as you are more aware of what’s important to you 👍
Meditation or listing things you are grateful for can really help enhance your mental wellbeing ☺
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#MentalHealthWeek
Learning a new skill or trying something different can make you feel accomplished and proud of yourself.
It could be as simple as taking a new route to work or having something different for lunch!
livewell.leicester.gov.uk/support/mental…
#MentalHealthWeek
This #MelanomaAwarenessMonth @melanomafocus is urging you to #KnowYourSkin :
✔ Check your skin and contact your GP if you notice new or changing moles or lesions
✔ Protect your skin from the sun with SPF30+ sunscreen & avoid sunbeds
Find out more: buff.ly/3N8ELve
Giving to others can really help our mental wellbeing and make us feel worthy and active within our communities. You could donate to charity or volunteer at a local group.
For #Volunteering opportunities in #Leicester 👇
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#MentalHealthWeek
1 in 3 people living with dementia do not have a diagnosis, this means they can’t get the vital help they need. If you’re worried about ytourslef or someone close to you, check you’re symptoms today., using the symptoms checklist at alzheimers.org.uk. #DementiaActionWeek
Happy National #SmileMonth ! Our tips for healthy smiles:
👄Regular dental check-ups
🦷Brush teeth twice a day
👅Brush tongue
🍬Cut down on sugar
🦷Floss once a day
For more oral health advice visit ow.ly/LKIy50RBTNv
Our smile is one of our best assets.
That’s why we would like to say a big THANK YOU to all the staff and children at Kiddycare Angels Pre School who took part this year’s Brushathon!
#SmileMonth
Connecting with others can help you feel close to other people.
There are lots of things that you can do – join a new group, have lunch with a friend or even car share.
For more on the 5 ways to wellbeing and other ways to support #MentalHealth 👇
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A little support can MAKE A DIFFERENCE: Age UK Leicester Shire & Rutland Memory and Dementia Information Event, Thursday 16th May 10.30am - 2.00pm, Braunstone Civic Centre 209 Kingsway #Leicester , LE3 2PP Tel: 0116 2237363 or Email: dementia.supportAge UK Leicester Shire & Rutland.org.uk #DementiaActionWeek2024
It’s #DementiaActionWeek .
A dementia diagnosis can come as a shock to the person with the condition and those around them. However, there are sources of help and support for everyone involved: nhs.uk/conditions/dem…
Being more active can really improve your mental health.
You don’t have to run marathons or cycles 100’s of miles – anything counts from walking to dancing 💃.
For more ideas on how to get #Active in #Leicester 👇
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#MentalHealthWeek
⬆️ Loneliness can increase our risk of dementia, and having dementia can lead to feelings of loneliness.
This #DementiaActionWeek , let's join together to raise awareness of loneliness and the importance of connection.
How can Steady Steps help your older relatives?
✅Improve their balance and strength
✅Help them to feel more confident
✅Gives them an opportunity to socialise
To find out more, call 0116 454 4000, email [email protected] or visit 👇
livewell.leicester.gov.uk/steady-steps/
This #MelanomaAwarenessMonth @melanomafocus is urging you to #KnowYourSkin :
✔ Check your skin and contact your GP if you notice new or changing moles or lesions
✔ Protect your skin from the sun with SPF30+ sunscreen & avoid sunbeds
Find out more: buff.ly/3N8ELve
1 in 3 people with dementia are living without a vital diagnosis that could give them the right treatment and support.
If you’re worried about dementia, know what to look out for using our symptom checklist 👉 spkl.io/60144NaxE
#DementiaActionWeek