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  1. Dealing with the unintended consequences of the debate about assisted dying

    assisted death, and many more are pushing back on having conversations with health and care professionals about their advance health and care wishes – often termed ‘advance care planning’ ... is committed to raising the issues and questions that are important for older people. We are worried about some older people being put off from taking part in advance care planning discussions as an unintended

  2. Why we should all be encouraged to talk about death and dying

    Talking about death and dying often feels like a taboo, but talking more openly can make it feel less scary. Age UK is raising awareness of the importance of talking about dying, death and bereavement

  3. Understanding polypharmacy

    Age UK's Health Influencing team explains polypharmacy, its impact on older people's health and the cost to the NHS.

  4. 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.

  5. 5 ways to help older people struggling with loneliness this winter

    How health and care professionals can help older people overcome loneliness this winter.

  6. Malnutrition signs, causes & prevention

    Malnutrition means that someone isn’t eating well enough to maintain their health and wellbeing.

  7. What is financial abuse?

    If someone is misusing your money or stealing from you – or you're worried that this is happening to someone else – this could be financial abuse. Find out more from Age UK.

  8. The impact of the pandemic

    Age UK examines key research findings into the ongoing effects of the pandemic on older people's health and care.

  9. Difficult conversations in later life

    if you’re worried about someone It’s not always easy, but an honest conversation can be vital if someone’s struggling in later life. "I am starting to worry a bit about him," says Gemma, about her grandad ... saying he doesn't want someone he doesn't know in the house. "What I'd really like to talk to him about is moving," says Gemma. "He's told me he's not happy in his house now. I've wondered if he might prefer

  10. Social housing information guide

    Download our guide to find out more about social housing.

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