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  1. Job alerts

    Work for Age UK and help us be there for older people when they need us most. Sign up for job alerts and we'll update you when new roles you're interested in become available. Find out more on the Age

  2. How my grandparents inspired me

    with her grandparents inspired her to support Age UK. Hannah has has generously supported Age UK’s work, by running the Leeds Abbey Dash multiple times and volunteering to be part of the Age UK Telephone

  3. At the centre of local support

    participating in quizzes and bingo, most people told researchers that they enjoyed having opportunities to learn new skills or utilise existing skills, and that these experiences increased confidence and self-esteem ... people. Many people wanted to take part in activities that gave them a sense of purpose, such as working towards the completion of a project or task, such as maintaining a garden. There was also enthusiasm

  4. Age UK at Brain Health Day

    Six things we learned at Brain Health Day 2019 We all want to stay as sharp as we can as we get older. Age UK headed to Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh to hear about the latest research into cognitive ... into how our thinking skills change with age and what we can do to protect them. Here’s what we learned: 1. When it comes to our brain health, the spirit is willing – we just need to know what

  5. Struggling to cope

    members with concerns about the older people in their lives, and a workshop with professionals who work to support older people on a day-to-day basis. Our research has given us important insights into people's ... provides advice on employment in later life, as well as transitioning into retirement - visit our work and learning section . Film 3: Debt and money worries For more information on a wide range of money topics

  6. Computer training courses

    Find out about training courses for older people on computers, the internet and digital technology in your local area.

  7. Students of digital confidence

    and with a lovely view of the garden, Gita is teaching older people about getting online. Gita, who works as a teacher at a college, is the IT Trainer here and will teach several of these classes today. They ... service user For me, there’s no replacement for having someone next to you, showing you how it works Feeling cut off from your commmunity Outside the room, at a table in the communal area of the centre

  8. 5 ways to make 2019 a happy new year

    able to make a claim before, it's worth checking again. 4. Try a new activity It's never too late to learn something new! From yoga to cooking, picking up a new hobby doesn't have to be expensive and can challenge ... there are lots of free apps available that you might like to try – such as Duolingo, which helps you learn a new language. Watching videos on YouTube is another great way to get tips and support. 5. Give something

  9. How our thinking skills change with age

    Age UK is working to protect our brains Read a potted history of our work to learn more about how our thinking skills change with age, and take the quiz to find out how much you know about brain ageing ... conjunction with experts. This has been communicated through three main sections: Learning more about how your brain works , covering the anatomy and functions of the brain. Understanding how and why thinking

  10. Celebrities support volunteering with Age UK

    support these efforts, we recently welcomed three celebrity visitors, who rolled up their sleeves to learn more about volunteering opportunities across the Age UK network and how rewarding they can be. Give ... becoming a part of something bigger: aged 17, he turned up in a Newcastle theatre to ask about acting work, only to be offered a job sweeping the stage, which he duly did and became assistant stage manager

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