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A RECENT study published in The Lancet , one of the world’s leading medical journals, called dementia “the greatest global challenge for health and social care in the 21st century”. The study, conducted by The Lancet Commission on Dementia Prevention and Care, noted that 50 million people have dementia worldwide – and that the number is expected to triple by 2050. The commission’s purpose was to provide recommendations for prevention and management of dementia. The need is urgent, it determined, as dementia not only affects the person with dementia, it also impacts their family and friends. Be proactive earlier in life to help prevent dementia later The commission’s 24 international experts concluded that one in three cases of dementia could be prevented if people managed just nine lifestyle factors – one of which is managing hearing loss during midlife (between the ages of 40 and 65). The other eight include increasing childhood education and exercise, maintaining social engagements, reducing or stopping smoking, and management of depression, diabetes, hypertension and obesity. Dementia typically doesn’t

Second Move wellbeing suite launched THE charity Basingstoke

“It’s friendly, I don’t feel pressured, I’m kept motivated. I want to keep myself mobile. As the saying goes ‘use it or lose it’.” The team have also considered the barriers of exercising for those living with limited mobility by installing a chairlift at the facility. Vicky Chandler, one of the Move supervisors, added: “It’s really important to us that we engage people living with long-term health conditions and limited mobility, and we hope that the newly-installed lift helps a wide range of people to be able to use Move.

allowed the trust to further support health and wellbeing in our local community. “A key aim of the trust is to provide opportunities for more active and healthier communities. “The new Move suite will help us to achieve this for those within our local communities who previously could not find an offer that was right for them.” The launch follows the initial introduction of the ‘move’ concept at the leisure trust’s Basingstoke site, where many members are experiencing the benefits of power-assisted exercise. Deputy general manager Chris Corcoran said: “We are incredibly proud to be able to offer this facility to residents of Newbury and surrounding communities and are already helping a good number of older adults take part in exercise, some of whom have not taken part in physical activity for many years.” New member Kim Jones said:

Sports Trust has launched its second Move wellbeing suite three months after the first. Based at the trust’s Newbury site, bstFitness on Park Way, Move is designed for older adults and those living with long-term health conditions. The suite boasts 12 power- assisted exercise machines supplied by UK manufacturer Shapemaster. A key part of the ‘move’ experience is the social element. It’s one of the friendliest, most welcoming parts of the facility and members are already making friends since its launch at the end of November. “I enjoy the move suite,” said new member, Kath Huntley. “It is a lovely surrounding and has good music. It is nice, clean and I am meeting nice people. You can work out at your own pace. I love it.” General manager Lewis Freeman said: “The opening of our new Move wellbeing suite, at BST Fitness Newbury, has

likely contributing factors. We can help you manage your hearing loss Hearing loss is definitely something you can manage with the help of a trained hearing professional. If you have or think you have hearing loss, this new research gives you an important reason to do something about it as soon as you can. To book your comprehensive, free hearing assessment call Mary Hare Hearing Centre on (01635) 523 343 or pop in to see us at 10 Weavers Walk, Newbury, RG14 1AL. www.maryharehearingcentres. co.uk

manifest itself with symptoms until we’re 65+, but the study’s authors note that it likely begins between the ages of 40 and 65. They determined that managing these nine modifiable risk factors at various stages of life could “contribute to prevention or delay of dementia”. The link between dementia and hearing loss The commission admits science isn’t yet unanimous on why unmanaged hearing loss can increase the risk of dementia. But research has confirmed that hearing loss adds to the cognitive load of the brain, leads to social isolation and depression, and accelerates brain atrophy – all of which are

“We’re really friendly and welcoming and are keen to offer a truly inclusive experience.”

More details on ‘Move’ and other fitness options at BST Newbury can be found at https://www.mybst.org/ newbury_ Tel: (01635) 701100 Email: newburyenquiries@ mybst.org

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