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  1. Financial support for carers

    around the house or garden counselling or other emotional support help to access education, exercise classes or other things in the community. The first step is to arrange a free carer's assessment with your

  2. Emanuel Hospital Charity

    open and continue to offer a range of community services, like befriending support and exercise classes. Over 5,000 older people were supported directly through the partnership, and an estimated £4

  3. 5 ways to make 2019 a happy new year

    protect our brains as we age. There are lots of ways to make new connections. Many local Age UKs run classes and activities you could join. Or why not sign up to become a telephone friend through our 

  4. Poetry and emotion

    the Second World War, and while some classes were held in the nearby grammar school, he says he had a sparse wartime education, with no conventional English classes that would have introduced him to poetry

  5. Things to do to feel less lonely

    You could try something: active  like walking, swimming or yoga artistic  like a painting class or choir educational  like a U3A learning group . Sometimes, feelings of loneliness are associated ... Age UKs offer all sorts of clubs and activities, from coffee mornings and lunch clubs to exercise classes and quizzes. Trying something like this can be a great way of meeting new people in your community

  6. One step at a time

    or practical, financial or emotional reasons – for example, not being able to get to an exercise class or worrying about falling. However, with the normal ageing process causing loss of muscle mass and ... people we spoke to didn't like to think of themselves as 'old' so didn't respond well to the idea of 'classes for older people', many were nervous of joining in universal exercise or activity programmes in case

  7. Bowel problems

    People of any age can experience bowel problems, and although it can feel uncomfortable to discuss, there's nothing to be embarrassed about. Find out more from Age UK.

  8. Urinary incontinence

    It’s estimated that more than 3 million people in the UK experience urinary incontinence – so you're not alone. Find out more on the Age UK website.

  9. Recovering from coronavirus

    Although it's important to rest, small periods of physical activity will help to rebuild strength and fitness. Start off with small things, such as going to make a drink, or getting in and out of a chair a couple

  10. 2016 Virgin Money London Marathon runners

    the graduate nurses' development. Claire has also undertaken a personal journey of weight loss and fitness which has seen her lose eight stone. She has participated in three half marathons since 2008

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