Help Us Design a Healthy Ageing Guide 

We all know that enjoying later life is not just about living longer; it's about living happily and healthily for longer.  That's why Age NI's mission is to help people enjoy a better later life. 

To find out what advice and guidance people in Northern Ireland would like to support their healthy ageing journey, the Public Health Agency NI and the Northern Ireland Frailty Network has asked us to conduct this survey to find out the views of people here. 

That's where you come in! 

Please help us by completing this short survey which aims to find out more about your knowledge of healthy ageing and other information you would like in this area.  We will use what we learn to design an information guide .

We will start the survey by asking questions about you and then about your experience of staying active, well and connected.
About you

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* 1. What age are you?

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* 2. I identify as: select all that apply

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* 3. What is your relationship status?

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* 4. What are your living arrangements?

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* 5. What is your postcode? (please provide the first one or two numbers e.g. BT6, BT71 )

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* 6. What is your gender?

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* 7. Do you consider yourself to be transgender?

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* 8. Do you consider yourself to be?

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* 9. What is your employment status? (Please tick as many boxes that are relevant)

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* 10. Do you consider yourself to have a disability?

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* 11. Do you look after, or give any help or support to family members, friends, neighbours or others because of either :
  • Long term physical or mental ill-health/disability?
  • Problems related to old age?  Do not count anything you do as part of your paid employment

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* 12. How would you describe your level of health at the moment?

  Excellent  Very good  Good Moderate  Poor
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* 13. Which of the following points do you feel are most relevant to maintaining a healthy lifestyle?

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Exercising a minimum of three times a week (walk, cycle,swim, yoga, strength building activities)
Having a hobby (gardening, dancing, music )
Staying connected with family and friends - making new relationships
Getting involved in community events
Volunteering
Learning new things 
Eating a healthy diet 
Visiting your GP as and when required 
Taking time for mindfulness (taking notice of your thoughts, feeling, sensations and the world around you)
Stopping smoking 
Reducing alcohol consumption 
Staying a healthy weight 
Sleeping well 

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* 14. Which of the following would you most like to have more information on?

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Tips on how to stay active
Types of exercise that are good for you
Maintaining and developing healthy relationships 
Getting involved in the community 
Ways to improve brain health 
Tips on how to sleep better 
Foods that promote healthy ageing 
Tips for maintaining a healthy weight
Caring for your body (eyes, ears, feet, blood pressure etc)
Keeping your home safe
Avoiding scams 
Managing your finances 
Talk about your medicines

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* 15. What types of information most inspires you to change your behaviour/habits?

  Strongly agree Agree Neither agree nor disagree Disagree Strongly disagree
Medical/public health information 
Images
Infographics (information presented using images/pictures)
Real life stories 
Inspirational quotes 
Academic reports
Online information 
Printed material 

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* 16. Do you require information in an alternative format e.g. easy read or large print? 

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* 17. Please share your top tip on healthy ageing:

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* 18. Permission to send you information

  Yes  No
Would you like to receive an electronic version of the Healthy Ageing Information Guide by email once it is produced?
Would you like to sign up for an electronic newsletter on Healthy Ageing?
Would you like to receive information on Healthy Ageing volunteering opportunities from Age NI?
Would you like to receive more information on the work of Age NI?
If you answered yes to any of the questions above, please provide your email address so we can keep in touch with you.

We will contact you only with information on the preferences you have indicated.  Your information will be held securely on our database.  You can withdraw at anytime by contacting 028 90 245729 or info@ageni.org  For further information please go to https://www.ageni.org/privacypolicy

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* 19. Email 

Thank you for completing this survey!

Please remember Age NI is here to help with all your ageing needs.  If you are concerned about yourself, a friend or family member, please contact Age NI Freephone Advice Line on 0808 808 7575

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