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  1. Bladder and bowel problems information guide

    feels quite full at about half this amount • tells you when it’s full but gives you time to find a toilet • empties completely each time you pee • doesn’t leak accidentally. The bladder and the bowel 7 Types ... incontinence Urge incontinence is when you need to pee so suddenly that it’s difficult to get to the toilet in time. You might also need to go more often than usual (known as ‘increased frequency’), including

  2. Financial Entitlements (Dec 2021).pdf

    income for people in retirement and for younger people who are unable to work for reasons such as disability or caring responsibilities. Benefits designed to boost income for those in work should ensure that ... These can be means-tested, based on NI contributions, or linked to circumstances such as age or disability. Benefits make an important difference to the lives of many people although some find the process

  3. At home with dementia information guide (PDF)

    pick up your keys and lock the front door. • If you’re worried about going out alone and forgetting your way home, place curtains over the door or put STOP signs on the inside of the door at eye level ... stuck on the door can also be helpful to remind you what’s inside. Some people remove cupboard doors altogether. You could also consider installing open shelving units or clear cupboard doors, although this

  4. RB_Feb17_Age_Friendly_business.pdf

    improve. We quote them throughout this paper but have changed all names. This report highlights the key difficulties many people in later life face, positive experiences and tips for businesses to better ... experiences and thoughts. Thanks also to Age UK Derby & Derbyshire, Age UK Norfolk and Newcastle Disability Forum for kindly hosting the workshops. Finally, many thanks to Lorna Easterbrook for her invaluable

  5. RB_Dec17_Painful_Journeys_InDepth_Report.pdf

    overlooked in getting older people to medical services for treatment. Key issues There are three main issues which we have identified as key problems for older people’s transport to hospital: — Long and uncomfortable ... transport journeys — Hospital-provided patient transport — The cost to older people and their families KEY ISSUE ONE Long and uncomfortable public transport journeys A. Cuts to bus services Around 25% of bus

  6. Adapting your home information guide (PDF)

    stairs. 9. Getting up and dressed. 10. In the kitchen. 11. Washing, bathing and using the toilet. 12. Answering the door. 14. Helpful technology. Telehealth. 15. Telecare. 16. If you have an impairment. Sight ... unsteady on your feet, or if you struggle to use your keys in the dark, consider installing an outdoor light. • If you find the steps to your front door difficult, you could have a rail installed – whether

  7. Public Transport Policy Position - December 2022.pdf

    transport (England) December 2022 Wherever they live, older people should be able to reach key services, friends and family at reasonable cost, in reasonable time and with reasonable ease. Age-friendly ... and pollution. Research by KPMG found that each £1 spent on concessionary bus fares for older and disabled people generates £3.80 in benefits.iii Access to public transport is a crucial consideration to

  8. RB_Sept16_Age_UK_Briefing_Transport_infrastructure.pdf

    have seen significant progress on the accessibility of trains and railway stations for older and disabled people. 255 stations in Britain carry almost two thirds of the entries and exits on the rail network ... the staff and how well they have been trained and, in some cases, their attitudes towards disabled people”. Key arguments  National and local government must take into account the needs and views of older

  9. Scams awareness_fundraising_A4.pdf

    relationship and the financial arrangement transparent. Age UK will not: Undertake any fundraising door-to-door activity. We do not ‘cold-call’ people for fundraising purposes. We only phone people with whom ... whom we have an existing relationship or who have already given us permission to contact them. Key Advice for the public on giving safely to registered charities is: l Check the charity’s name and registration

  10. Age UK's response - Consultation on ticket office closures (July 2023).pdf

    proposed alternative arrangements will always offer suitable options, especially for those with disabilities and/or who do not use the latest technology. Access to transport is a crucial issue for older ... be older or disabled people, or those with complex enquiries. The ability to talk to, and buy a ticket from, a member of staff is essential in many situations. Digital exclusion is a key driver, as 2

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