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  1. The future of care for older people

    Coronavirus has been disastrous for adult social care. Now is the time for funding and change, , says Charity Director Caroline Abrahams.

  2. Personal care services for older people

    Some local Age UKs can provide care for older people at home. This could include support with washing, bathing, getting in and out of bed, preparing food etc.

  3. Foot care services for older people

    Our local Age UKs offer foot care treatment, such as nail cutting, treating corns and calluses and more. They'll help you take care of your feet.

  4. Brexit could worsen broken care system for older people

    government to put measures in place to allow EU nationals to continue to come to the UK to work as paid care staff.

  5. Integration: more joined up health and care is good for us

    Charity Director reflects on why new legislation on health and care should help the two systems work together, and why that matters for older people.

  6. What the latest coronavirus news means for older people

    about coronavirus, it's important to take a moment to understand the latest developments and what they mean for us all. With that in mind, Dr Elizabeth Webb answers 6 of the week's biggest questions. 1. ... it may be 90% effective. This is definitely a reason to be cheerful, as it suggests that a vaccine for coronavirus will be possible, and that one may be available soon. However, we need the full and final

  7. The NHS plan: What will it mean for older people?

    Caroline Abrahams, Charity Director at Age UK, discusses what the NHS plan will mean for older people.

  8. What the NHS 10 Year Plan means for older people

    The Age UK Health Influencing team discusses the impact of the NHS 10 Year Plan on older people's health and care.

  9. Vitamins for older people

    body - but you might not realise that taking a high dosage, or taking them for too long, can do more harm than good, especially if you’re already taking prescription medication. Not only that, vitamin supplements ... supplements can be expensive - and unnecessary. Your kidneys will simply flush out what your body doesn’t need, which could mean that your expensive supplements end up going straight down the toilet. GP

  10. Care home closures

    Care home closures are a rare occurrence, but can cause anxiety and distress for those affected. This page will cover what to do if your care home is facing closure.

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