
Tips for staying at home
Make sure you have everything you need to make spending more time at home easier.
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Locked down and lonely in the depths of winter, it’s no wonder so many older people are now saying ‘I don’t know how much longer I can cope.’ With your support, we can be there.
You might be feeling worried, scared, sad or even a bit angry at the thought of having to stay at home and not see loved ones. We’ve outlined some tips to help stay safe and well over the coming weeks.
Make sure you have everything you need to make spending more time at home easier.
It's perfectly natural to feel anxious at the moment. Here are some things you can doing to feel less worried during this confusing time.
The internet and digital technology are great for staying in touch with family and friends. Learn more here.
Making sure you're safe at home is a priority. From spotting scams to help with domestic abuse, we have information to help.
We're all facing big changes to our normal activities and routines. Looking after our mental and physical health is going to be very important.
Try our ideas for keeping yourself occupied – from knitting and gardening to poetry and puzzles.
Simple strength and aerobic exercises to help you stay active at home.
Many of us will be pleased to see lockdown restrictions starting to be lifted, but it also may make us feel anxious. There are things that might help.
As lockdown lifts, you can help us make sure vulnerable older people aren't forgotten. Donate today to help Age UK open doors for our older generation.