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  1. Protection from abuse and neglect

    Elderly abuse and neglect can take many forms – including financial, emotional, physical and sexual. Find out more with Age UK.

  2. Finding and arranging social care

    We all need a little help from time to time. Age UK has information and advice to help you work out what kind of social care could be right for you, from home adaptations to moving into a care home.

  3. Exercise and physical activity classes

    Regular physical activity in later life is important for so many reasons – not only will your health improve, but you’ll also meet new people. There’s something to suit everyone at Age UK’s wide range ... mood and energy levels(exercise releases endorphins) It’s social – joining a sports team or a class can help you to make friends If you haven’t exercised in a while, don’t worry. Our classes and clubs

  4. Balancing working and caring responsibilities

    working as well as caring for someone, it can be a lot to handle at once. But knowing your rights and the options available to you could help. Find out more with Age UK.

  5. Dementia support services and groups

    We offer community-based support services for people living with dementia and their carers to improve their quality of life.

  6. Our lottery prizes and superdraws

    For just £1 a week you can enter the Age UK Weekly Lottery to win some fantastic cash prizes. From £25,000 in our Quarterly Superdraw to £2,000 every week.

  7. Dementia in fact and fiction

    providing resources for people living with the illness and their carers. Dementia is something that most of us have encountered. It’s a painful and highly personal topic that affects many lives, so is ... the subject of books, TV programmes and films. Last month, I went to see a play called In Other Words in London and was deeply moved by it. The play follows Jane and Arthur through 50 years of their life

  8. Will the Treasury block social care reform again?

    refinancing and reform that means nothing ever happens? Charity Director Caroline Abrahams asks why we're still waiting for action to ‘fix’ social care. More than a year on from the PM entering office and saying ... programme of social care reform and the funding to make it fly. Why did David Cameron get quite close to the fence and then refuse to jump over it with the Dilnot Commission? And why didn’t the governments

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

    Caroline Abrahams, Charity Director at Age UK, discusses what the NHS plan will mean for older people.

  10. Being Discharged from Hospital: What Support Will I Get?

    in hospital, you may be thinking about when you'll be discharged and whether there'll be any support available to you. Your health and recovery are the priorities, so you shouldn’t be discharged ... make a diagnosis and agree a treatment plan with you before advising you on how long your stay might be. During your stay, staff will discuss your discharge with you and your family and carers, where appropriate

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