Optimising future health – Resource Pack
- Area of Work: The ALLIANCE
- Type: News Item
- Published: 10th March 2025

The ALLIANCE and Scottish Government have produced several resources on heathy aging, in support of the Women's Health Plan.
We know that aging can bring with it more complex health needs for women. However there are many things we can all do to support our long-term health at any age which will help prevent some health concerns in later life, and help us to live healthy, happy lives for longer.
To raise awareness of the health of women in later life, and how we can all prioritise healthy aging no matter what stage of life we are at, the ALLIANCE and the Scottish Government have produced a number of resources.
Please feel free to use and share these resources widely. We’d love to hear your feedback if they have supported better awareness raising, how you’ve used them and with whom. Email us at whp@alliance-scotland.org.uk
Optimising future health – Webinar Recording
This webinar explores key areas such as nutrition, exercise, sleep etc and how to navigate these with a view to healthy aging (no matter what age you currently are!). The session also focusing on common experiences for older women such as bone health, heart health and pelvic health. Speakers: Dr Becky Howie, GP and Lifestyle Medicine Specialist Professor Anna Glasier, Scotland’s Women’s Health Champion
Watch the full webinar on our Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F0Out3gi_bs
Looking after your long-term health – Information and Resource Sheet
This information leaflet pulls together key information and resources on healthy habits and behaviours to support healthy aging, which are available online for free from various specialist organisations, including NHS Inform. Download here: https://www.alliance-scotland.org.uk/blog/resources/looking-after-your-long-term-health-information-and-resource-sheet/
Optimising future health – Graphic
This graphic pulls together the discussion and learning from our webinar. It was produced by Listen Think Draw.

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