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Volunteer to help someone

Ever get the feeling you are so caught up in your own life, that you've forgotten what it feels like to help somebody? Maybe volunteering is the answer...
Music, Exercise and Wellbeing

Music is the key to a longer life. It’s that simple argues Bashiyra. As Brand Ambassador for Action For Elders, she believes music can have a crucial role in improving the health and wellbeing of older people.
Hereford keeps on moving

Action For Elders held a Christmas Party to celebrate the success of their Balanced Lives Programme at Northolme Road Hereford. Guests included Mayor of Hereford Councillor Sue Boulter.
Blast into space with Balanced Lives

Jeff Parker, Action For Elders Director of Technology and Engagement normally ensures the smooth running of all our Social Media platforms, but recently, he took part in the Space Coast Half Marathon in Florida.

Balanced Lives Programmes

We run weekly Balanced Lives programmes to help people stay active, reduce the risk of falls and combat social isolation.
About us

Action for Elders is a registered charity. We were created to help older people and society cope with the major challenges posed by increasing longevity. A Community Interest Company
Where we work

Our Balanced Lives programmes run in a variety of areas nationally including Hereford, Sheffield, York in the UK and in Barry and Swansea in Wales. They benefit elder people by catering for rural needs; encourage self-sufficiency and create diverse opportunities in communities.
News From Swansea

A fantastic new Balanced Lives programme has arrived in Swansea. Due to public demand we are following our programme in the Clydach area with a brand new one.
About us

We are a small charity with a big impact. We have been proved to increase life expectancy in older people 75 plus.
Community Interest Company

Community Interest Companies (CICs) were introduced to the UK in 2005. They are designed so all profits and assets they own can be used for public good. CICs account for one in every 200 new companies, the majority within third sector areas such as health and social care.
Programme Locations

Balanced Lives programmes are available in venues up and down the country. Find the one closest to you...
Donate Now

"It was revelating and inspiring to see the impact that the programme has on a group of people whom society has written off." -------------------- Action for Elders believe that every older person should be able to live life to the full - mobility and physical health are the key to this, no matter what your ability.
Your Balanced Lives Team

Our team of experts is there to help with mobility, give advice and most of all – make participants feel at home
Breaking News

We are very pleased to announce funding from #BigLotteryWales for our Balanced Lives Barry & the Vale programme. The innovative three year project will enable us to improve the physical, mental and social wellbeing of older people in the area.