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  1. Our strategy

    social care needs are recognised and fully met Access to decent health and social care services is key for a happy and healthy older age. Sadly, it is no longer a given throughout the UK and is an even

  2. Coronavirus variant: 30% increased mortality?

    also easier to catch than previous variants. Overall, this makes for a more worrying picture. The key things we need to do to avoid infection remain the same, though: minimise close contact with others

  3. New UK survey reveals our beliefs about staying sharp in later life

    managing our heart health or lowering our risk of certain cancers. What did the results say? Among key findings were that people expected memory to be the skill that would decline earliest, while wisdom

  4. Age UK’s Cost of Living Response Fund

    programme awarded £5 million to 126 local Age UKs who delivered a range of interventions across 5 key areas: information and advice, home support, meal provision, social support and/or physical activity

  5. Embracing at-home exercise

    continues Lavina. “I also try to explain a lot of the science about why building muscle is so key to our longevity and maintaining our independence. “They’re feeling the benefit – ... easy. It’s really never too late to start. Removing barriers Above all, Lavina says that the key to getting people of all ages moving more is making it accessible. One method she has is reframing

  6. A place to call home

    home We all deserve a place to call home. A place to feel safe, a place that's right for us. However, unfortunately many people don't feel safe and secure at home. But we're here. Age UK know what to do ... open every single day of the year. Our advisers help older people know their housing rights, stay safe in their own home and think through the options if the time comes to move. We know how personal and

  7. Age UK Trading Stairlifts and Homelifts

    Helping you stay safe and independent at home *Lines are open 7 days a week*. Calls may be recorded for training or monitoring purposes. Age UK Trading Stairlifts are provided by Savaria Lifts (UK) Ltd ... stairs whenever you like, may seem like a small thing to some, but it’s a big part of staying safe and keeping your independence. Age UK Trading Stairlifts , provided by Handicare, are designed to

  8. How to prepare for flooding

    their homes. But by preparing in advance, you can help keep yourself, your home and your valuables safe, especially if you live in a high-risk area. If you're not sure whether you should prepare for flooding ... area. If you're already getting some general repair work done to your home, you could consider flood-safe options, like raised electrical sockets and water-resistant skirting boards.

  9. Worried about someone's driving?

    then it’s important that you find a way to talk to them about it. Older drivers are generally a safe group on the roads, as experience tends to balance out issues that affect certain aspects of driving ... drive safely. If the change in someone’s driving ability is linked to a health condition, there may be a solution, such as adaptations to their car, that would allow them to keep driving safely. 

  10. Do what you can

    everyday exercises you recommend for older people wanting to maximise strength? “One of the key things for balance and strength is having strong legs. It’s therefore important to strengthen ... them down. Doing that 8-10 times with each leg will help strengthen the muscles around the knees. The key thing is to do them slowly. “Another thing to do, while still sitting in the chair, is to reach

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