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Why do we value old objects over older people? Age UK is here to change how we age.
Here's how, with your support, Age UK is supporting older people through the cost of living crisis.
A range of products to help you make the most of later life are available through Age UK Trading, with profits given to the charity.
Yorkshire Building Society members and colleagues voted Age UK as their chosen Charity Partner until 2023.
Caroline Abrahams shares her thoughts on Damian Green's report on the future of social care.
this joint blog by Caroline Abrahams from Age UK and Vic Rayner from the National Care Forum explains why visiting in care homes can and should continue to be the default.
The Age UK Health Influencing team discusses the impact of corridor care, and what can be done to fix it.
When someone moves out of their own home and goes into a care home, it can be a traumatic time. Here are some tips from Age UK on how to make it easier.
Read postcards from members of the public explaining why their MP needs to care about social care.
Charity Director Caroline Abrahams explains why social care means so much to her, while launching a new campaign action to ask MPs to make it a top priority in parliament.
Assisted living (also known as extra-care housing) is a type of ‘housing with care’ which means you can live independently while being assisted with tasks such as washing, dressing, going to
Incontinence is a common symptom for people living with dementia. As dementia progresses, changes in the brain can affect a person’s ability to recognise bodily signals, communicate their needs and use ... use the toilet independently – so continence care can be an important aspect of daily support.
confidence or knowledge to prepare healthy meals for ourselves or others. There can be specific barriers for older men wanting to develop their cookery skills, for example – from different generational ... affordable face-to-face cooking courses for older people, ranging from single sessions to 6-week programmes. The classes teach a range of easy cooking styles for all levels, while helping participants learn