Week 3: Strategies for being healthy

Looking after your physical health is very important for successful ageing, but we are bombarded with so many different suggestions that it can be difficult to know where to start. By the end of this week, you will have strategies for better physical health and nutrition from academics at the forefront of health and ageing research.

This week:

• Professor Rose Anne Kenny talks with Professor of Psychology Ian Robertson about what ‘healthy’ ageing is and why it is important for successful ageing.
• Head of Physiotherapy Juliette Hussey looks at exercise for successful ageing – how much you should do – and strategies for increasing exercise in your daily life.
• Our expert on walking Dr Orna Donoghue will answer why walking is the new ‘wonder drug’ for older adults.
• Associate Professor in Human Nutrition Maria O’Sullivan and Deirdre O’Connor will be exploring nutrition for healthy ageing, strength training, and how to increase protein in your diet.
• Research Assistant Professor in Psychology Sabina Brennan is back with practical tips for improving your brain health, and why this is so important for successful ageing.
• Age Friendly Ireland will discuss the impact your environment has on successful ageing, and what you can do to improve the places where you live, work and play.
• Professor in Psychology Fiona Newell looks at improving your multisensory and spatial abilities.