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  1. Four-legged friends for people with dementia

    using dogs in support for people with dementia. “I thought we’d give it a go as we have some amazing family pets that I knew would be good with older people,” recalls Joanne. “And two years on it’s still working ... person to talk about those memories. Likewise, when the people were that bit older and had young families of their own, they may have had a pet then, so their minds go back to that time. They will tell

  2. Is a lengthy lockdown for older people on the way?

    hold her lovely infant granddaughter the pain was intense, almost physical in nature. She and her family FaceTime most days but, but even so, it wasn’t the same. I thought of my friend when I saw the speculation ... they have generated a feeling of unease and mistrust. They have made many older people and their families worry that they may be discriminated during this terrible health crisis when being treated fairly

  3. Do I need ID to vote in the UK?

    Authority Certificate to vote using these methods. What can I do to help a friend or family member? Check your friends and family are aware they must now bring photo identification with them to the polling station

  4. Why vaccines are so important

    its course and culls the old and weak, but what we have seen is humanity overriding this through family, love, and care in the community. Sheila Getting the vaccine gives me peace of mind that if I contracted ... effects from not having it could be death. Dorothy What I am looking forward to most is having my family around my table again and hugging my grandchildren. Everyone should have the vaccination, if

  5. The digital conundrum

    UK West Sussex , their digital inclusion group had moved on even further and were learning about family history online. National surveys show that virtually all younger people use the internet, but this ... worse mental health during pandemic lockdowns without the use of video calling software to talk to family members. But design the future with older people in mind, rather than selling things people can’t

  6. Elaine reflects on Black History Month

    identifies more strongly with the latter side, having spent a great deal of time with that part of the family when she was younger. Her Jamaican grandmother taught her to cook when she was a child. As well as ... Hopes for the future Elaine is particularly mindful of the other Black women in her life, whether family or friends, because of the obstacles they face. “As Black women, we have to double our efforts

  7. What happens if you win the lottery?

    like to be a lottery winner? From the process of claiming your prize to telling your friends and family the good news, it can be fascinating to look at what happens when you win the lottery. You never ... cracked open a bottle of your favourite tipple and shared the exciting news with your friends and family. Maybe you even discussed then what you would do with your winnings. But you may have some big decisions

  8. Domestic abuse: more needs to be done to support older people

    ‘elder abuse’ not ‘domestic abuse’, even where the perpetrator is a partner or family member. This is usually due to a lack of understanding about the prevalence and nature of domestic ... Finally, in many cases an older person may be too scared to access support, may wish to protect family members, or may have normalised abuse that has been going on for a long time. There are likely to

  9. The benefits of accepting help

    worked hard. As the oldest of nine children, he was called upon by his father to help provide for the family from a young age. In adulthood, Terry left the small Hertfordshire village he had grown up in and ... broaden his horizons by joining the police. There, Terry met his future wife. “When I met her family, who are from Malaysia, I was submerged in an entirely different culture,” says Terry. “Everybody's

  10. The ingredients for a better life

    helped her afford to eat properly again. Iris has lived in the east of England for the past 17 years. Family is important to her, illustrated by the many photographs that line the walls of her living room. ... visits her often to see how she’s doing. “I’m very lucky in life to have a caring family,” says Iris. A strong work ethic Iris started work at 14 when she left school, and continued

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