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  1. Festive fundraising

    running – from our 24-hour helpline and weekly friendship calls, to home visits and social activities at community day centres. This Christmas, you can help someone like Michael Michael, 73, finds

  2. Responding to the cost of living crisis

    themselves in a cycle of tough choices – turn off the heating or skip hot meals? Sacrifice social opportunities or forgo support at home? In late 2022, following polling which showed that the most ... provide support in 5 essential areas: information and advice, home support, meal provision, social activities and day centres. From March 2023 to March 2024, the programme directly supported almost 95,000

  3. Age UK at Brain Health Day

    Home for 4 Year Olds, which Age UK advised on, where taking part in crafts projects and outdoor activities together proved a huge hit for residents and children alike. Inspired by a primary school mentoring ... our thinking skills change and what influences those changes. CTA: Disconnected Mind 6. One new activity might be worth considering In the audience at Brain Health Day were more than 200 older people who’d

  4. I'm feeling lonely

    doesn't necessarily mean that we're feeling lonely.   What matters is that the amount and type of social contact you have works for you. There are lots of things you could try that have helped other people ... to make an active change can help you feel more positive and in control. You could: try a new activity, revisit an old hobby or join a club find a local support group explore online activities like games

  5. The amazing work done by local Age UKs nationwide

    delivering food and prescriptions, getting older people digitally connected, providing online social activities, or fundraising in fun and inventive ways. Email your story to stories@ageuk.org.uk Delivering ... been difficult for our customers, who would normally enjoy the visits from our volunteers and the social interaction it brings them. It has taken some of them some time to understand and adapt to these

  6. Afternoon tea for veterans spreads the word

    well as cakes and scones. Combating loneliness Christine continues: “Our priority is to create social activities that encourage older veterans to socialise and stay connected with people in their local area ... of West Lancashire, Councillor Noel Delaney, which helped ensure the event received publicity on social media and in the local press, promoting the work of the Joining Forces project. “Before and after

  7. The impact of the pandemic

    they tell us that these challenges are not going away. Older people’s abilities to carry out activities of daily living (such as getting in and out of bed, using stairs, walking short distances outside) ... September 2021. More than half of older people were not confident that their abilities to carry out activities of daily living would improve. One in five older people told us that their health had got worse

  8. Why it's time to act now to age better

    Act  Now, Age Better – and we’re kicking off our campaign by talking about staying active . We’re living longer, and with the right choices, we can also live better Lots of us are living ... genetics influence how we age, our daily habits also play a crucial role. Dr Hussain Al-Zubaidi Staying active is an investment in the future - a bit like paying into a physical pension plan. Squats image One

  9. Denise discusses tough topics

    fun, is such an incredible way to keep fit.” There’s obviously a vital social aspect to these activities. Why is this more important than ever? "I was talking to my friend’s mum recently ... Welch In my experience, in the last two years a lot of people who’ve previously had quite active social lives have lost their confidence. "My mum's friend told me that she’d lost her confidence

  10. Help and support for people with dementia

    people living with mild to moderate dementia. Group members take part in meaningful and stimulating activities, proven to help maintain memory and mental functioning.  Click here to find out more about ... daily tasks or aspects of personal care, you might find some extra support helpful. Contact the adult social services department of your local council and ask for a care needs assessment. They'll

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