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Relationships & family

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As you get older your relationships carry more meaning and you may begin to lose life-long friends and have other relationship challenges to contend with.

Successful relationships

What are the secrets of a long-lasting relationship? We decided to try and find out
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Telephone befriending

Find out about our 'Call in Time' befriending service
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Bereavement

Although bereavement is a highly personal and often traumatic event, many people go through a range of recognisable reactions and emotions when someone they are close to dies.
 
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Older lesbian, gay and bisexual

Many of the issues in relation to planning for later life are very similar whether you are gay or heterosexual. However‚ there are some things that might need different attention especially if you have worries about being discriminated against. 
 
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Grandparenting and the art of negotiation

Being the kind of grandparent that fits what you, your children and your grandchildren want, involves compromise, concession and conciliation on all sides. 
 
  
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We are grateful for the generous support of Dr Naim Dangoor CBE
and The Exilarch's Foundation

Your Age UK

Set your location to see what Age UK offers in your local area.

Age UK Advice:
0800 169 6565
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Helpful bathing products

Choose from a wide range of  bathroom and shower products designed to make bathing comfortable and easy for you.

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Winter wrapped up

Make sure you're properly prepared for cold weather and the challenges of winter.

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