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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.
Veterans are able to claim a number of benefits
The number of us getting married in later life is increasing. Whatever your reason for this, there are some key practical issues to consider when remarrying or forming a new civil partnership. If ... Tax Support , may be affected. This is because your partner’s income is also included as part of the overall assessment. Make sure to notify the office that pays your benefits as soon as possible
Paul Farmer, Chief Executive of Age UK, reflects on the importance of hope in meeting the many challenges ahead.
Paul Farmer, Chief Executive of Age UK, explores the impact of the proposed changes to the Winter Fuel Payment.
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. As 2026 unfolds, more information ... these shifts will look like, and how they might be delivered and implemented. We’ve outlined some of the upcoming developments to look out for this year, and how they may impact older people. Frailty
that many of us can struggle to get to sleep or stay asleep, leaving us tired and grumpy the following day. Chronic sleep problems should not be regarded as either an inevitable, or a normal part of the ageing ... different amounts of sleep, but on average, adults need between seven and nine hours of sleep. We need the same amount of sleep as we get older, but we are less able to stay asleep as we age. Most of us have trouble
Lots of us may have money lying in old bank accounts that we've forgotten about. Find out more with Age UK.
Blue Monday is the most depressing day of the year, but many of us may feel low for the whole of January. Here's why and what you can do about it.
teamed up with Channel 4 for an extra special Christmas episode of Old People's Home for 4 Year Olds to raise awareness of the major issue of loneliness.
One of the simplest health checks, but also one of the most important, is your blood pressure level. Age UK tell us why you should get checked regularly.