A recent report from the UK health and social care select committee reveals that poor infrastructure, including potholes and unsafe crossings, is significantly hindering older adults from engaging in physical activity. This inactivity is linked to serious health issues, including obesity, heart disease, and cancer, and contributes to approximately one in six deaths in the UK, costing the economy around £7.4 billion each year. The report stresses that exercise is as crucial as medicine for older individuals, with the NHS recommending at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity weekly. Alarmingly, 44% of those aged 75 or older do not meet this guideline. The committee calls for the removal of barriers that prevent older adults from exercising, such as poorly maintained streets and lack of public seating. It also urges the Care Quality Commission to ensure exercise programs are implemented in care homes. The report underscores that increasing physical activity can help prevent frailty and improve health outcomes, as highlighted by Caroline Abrahams from Age UK, who calls for greater action from policymakers to support active lifestyles for seniors.