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  1. The Age UK Walking Programme

    struggled a bit to do that before - as everyone is so friendly and ready to chat. It has improved my fitness, confidence, and has helped me mentally too. Our Age UK leader, Claire, has made a huge difference

  2. Accessing your GP

    decline, are very much on their own and have no family member of friend to help them. One size doesn't fit all It’s impossible to know at the moment how many older people are struggling with these new ... to rely on more traditional methods. Not being a computer user mustn’t mean you get a second class service, especially in the NHS, which we cherish in this country in part because equality of access

  3. Articles and resources for professionals

    class="intro">Stay informed on the issues affecting older people with articles written by Age UK's health experts. We've also included links to some of the best resources for those supporting older

  4. Do I have to sell my home to pay for care?

    We explain the means test and property and when you have to sell your home to pay for care. Find out more information from Age UK. Read now.

  5. Fire safety tips at home

    crackling sounds, and fuses blowing. Never use appliances like hairdryers or heaters (unless they're fitted with a cord pull) in the bathroom. Never leave heaters unattended and don't use them while you're

  6. Owning a pet

    This is true for some pets more than others. For example, walking a dog not only helps to keep us fit but also creates more opportunities to meet new people while we’re out and about. Also, many

  7. Is a lengthy lockdown for older people on the way?

    lazy proxy for these other factors – a blunt instrument that overlooks the enormous differences in fitness and health across the older population and even between people of the same chronological age. Too ... an independent factor when it comes to serious illness and death from the virus – distinct from how fit and well a person may be. However, even if this evidence exists it doesn’t follow that an elongated

  8. International Women's Day 2023

    offered. “We run everything from IT and entrepreneurship courses to lunch clubs and cheerleading classes,” explains Katrina. “It’s really important to us that people can make informed ... theatre trips are always sold out, we throw some fabulous parties, and lots of the women turn up to classes in matching t-shirts and hats. “But there’s also a deeper level of friendship that’s

  9. Bill Bailey on keeping moving and growing older

    partnered with for the second year in a row. In a new comedic video, Bill demonstrates how a Sit On Fitness Apparatus (S.O.F.A) workout can help those living with long-term health conditions to find accessible ... be honest, for the vast majority of us, the sofa is our happy place. But it’s also a bit of fitness apparatus! Who knew?” What has your own physical activity journey looked like? “Well

  10. Renting and social housing

    and electrical wiring. In most cases, your landlord must also ensure that your property is ‘fit for human habitation’ throughout your tenancy. Use Shelter's interactive tenancy status tool

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