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

    compromised that they are at risk of needing acute healthcare in the not too distant future, for more preventive, multi-disciplinary support. The aim is to help them to sustain their health or even, hopefully ... does not address the enormous existential questions facing social care as regards its funding and resourcing more generally. For this we will have to look to the Spending Review and the Green Paper, though

  2. Osteoporosis symptoms, risk factors & treatment

    Age UK provides information and advice on osteoporosis, osteoporosis treatment and osteoporosis exercise.

  3. Protecting yourself against the flu

    the best of health. Top tips for staying well even in the mildest of winters Get the Flu Jab – “Prevention is better than cure, and the increase in flu activity means it is even more important to get your ... to the germs you’ve picked up during the day. Regularly washing your hands is a good way to help prevent illness. Call 111 – if you think you’ve got the flu and you are aged 65 or over, call 111. They can

  4. We can't wait for care

    despite new funding announced in 2022, local authorities and care homes do not have the financial resources available to meet rising demand.  Postcode lottery – despite the 2014 Care Act introducing

  5. An Age UK fundraiser's story

    struggle to find that support. Raising money for Age UK [is] helping people who haven’t got the resources others have.” Words of encouragement John managed to raise an incredible £1,525 for Age UK, which

  6. The decline of cash during the COVID-19 pandemic

    handling cash. There are also the logistical issues and cost of banking it, particularly due to the falling number of bank branches. What does the future hold for cash? Lockdown saw some great innovations ... main proposals is to increase use of cash back, which the Government claims EU rules are currently preventing more businesses from doing. It's not surprising that how people pay bills and make everyday purchases

  7. Supporting older people's health in 2026

    achieving 3 shifts in how the NHS operates. These 3 shifts consist of placing a major focus on prevention rather than sickness; moving care from hospitals into communities; and making better use of technology ... upcoming developments to look out for this year, and how they may impact older people. Frailty and prevention Firstly, the NHS’ National Frailty Improvement Collaborative will roll out in seven sites

  8. Staying safe from scams

    Rod* had lost almost £1,200 to bogus builders when he was put in touch with Age UK Enfield’s Scams Prevention team. He said he felt silly for not spotting the scam, which in turn made him apprehensive to the ... leaving his home. Age UK Enfield is one of 5 local Age UKs in London that took part in a pilot Scams Prevention and Victim Support programme, working in partnership with Action Fraud (now Report Fraud) and the

  9. Ways to keep your spirits up

    malnutrition on the Malnutrition Task Force website If we move more and eat well, it can also help to reduce falls and maintain mobility. Do what you can, and if you're concerned, speak to a healthcare professional

  10. The Age UK Walking Programme

    active, older people are more likely to remain independent at home for longer and reduce the risk of falls by rebuilding strength and balance that many older people lost during the pandemic*. To address this

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