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Wigan Enhances Age-Friendliness: Safer Streets and Wellness Focus

9/27/2025

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Wigan Borough is boosting age-friendliness with safer pavements and services for seniors, promoting active lifestyles and social connections.
The Age Well Festival in Haringey offered workshops and health talks to strengthen social connections among older residents.
Employers are urged to tailor wellness programs for an aging workforce, prioritizing functional fitness to improve performance.

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Wigan Borough is boosting age-friendliness with safer pavements and services for seniors, promoting active lifestyles and social connections.
The Age Well Festival in Haringey offered workshops and health talks to strengthen social connections among older residents.
Employers are urged to tailor wellness programs for an aging workforce, prioritizing functional fitness to improve performance.