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Better Bones: Aging Well Session

This session is part of Health Information Week, with Kingston Libraries teaming up with local health partners to bring you a packed schedule of free events.

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This session is part of Health Information Week, with Kingston Libraries teaming up with local health partners to bring you a packed schedule of free events.

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Cost

Free

Location

Old Malden Library
Church Road
Worcester Park
London
KT4 7RD

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This event is run by the organisation Kingston Libraries. View their organisation details and other listed services.

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Event description

From 19th to 23rd of January Kingston Libraries are bringing you sessions with local partners to help support your health and wellbeing. This session focuses on the service, which offers:

The Better Bones service offers a free 10-12 week local exercise and/or educational programme on how to improve your joint and bone health.

Risk factors include

  • low trauma fracture

  • family history of hip fracture

  • early menopause (before 45)

  • rheumatoid arthritis

  • cancer treatments

  • taking oral steroids

  • age - women over 50

  • low parathyroid or high thyroid levels

  • eating disorders or avoiding major food groups (e.g. coeliacs)

  • smoking

  • drinking more than 3 units of alcohol per day.

If you are interested in taking part in any of the available sessions, or if you want to find out more, please contact us on [0300 123 8086](tel:0300 123 8086) or email us on [email protected].

Location

Old Malden Library

Location

Old Malden Library
Church Road

Worcester Park

London

KT4 7RD

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Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Accessible toilet