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  1. Remembrance Sunday 2019

    Whitehall remains the centrepiece of the nation's Remembrance Day commemorations. Members of the Royal Family, leading politicans, representatives from many world religions, and dignitaries from the Commonwealth ... is building a memory library and would be honoured if you could share any stories of you or your family from WW2, both serving and at home. For more information, please contact Selina.cuff@ssafa.org.uk

  2. Don't turn a blind eye to abuse in older people

    during this period. After years of coercive control, she has no friends and limited contact with family. She doesn’t know how to use a computer, let alone access the internet for help. Older women ... who have been subjected to prolonged abuse or are reliant on their abuser for money or care. If a family member or friend was concerned about Grace, even making a telephone call to her is difficult because

  3. Age UK's Advice Line during the coronavirus crisis

    8am with trained advisors waiting to help a range of people calling worried about themselves, their family and their friends. Peta, a Level 1 adviser told us about a recent call. “Fay called in tears, looking ... able to signpost callers to.” A difficult time Many of the calls coming in are heart breaking, with family very concerned about how to provide care for their loved ones when they are unable to visit. 

  4. A day in the life of the Age UK Advice Line

    making . 3.14pm: Aisha receives an email from a woman who explains that she and her husband have no family or friends and are worried who will sort things out, should anything happen to them. She requests ... adviser When I talk to callers, I treat them with the care and respect that I would members of my own family. 4.02pm: Sam completes a Benefit Entitlement check with a recently widowed man and identifies that

  5. What happens if I don't have a power of attorney?

    when there's doubt about whether decisions will be made in someone's best interests because their family disagree about their care. Being a deputy involves a lot of responsibility, so anyone asked to take ... decisions and there’s no one able to speak on your behalf beyond health and care staff, such as a family member or friend, an independent mental capacity advocate (IMCA) must be appointed to support and

  6. Joining Forces

    Covenant Fund Trust and SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity, to help veterans born before 1950 and their families and carers. News and stories Watch Edward's story Find out why Edward jumped out of a Lancaster

  7. Glossary of online terms

    the online app store. Email Electronic mail, or email, is a free and easy way to stay in touch with family and friends, and the main way that organisations and companies will communicate with you. Popular ... can share your thoughts, pictures, videos and interests on your 'timeline' with your friends and family. Google Google is the most popular search engine on the internet that allows you to find websites

  8. Dr Lucy Pollock on ageing with optimism

    realise,” she reflects. “It created a feeling of vulnerability. Even people who had a solid family structure around them often found themselves incredibly alone . Many older people aged more rapidly ... profession has a real opportunity to show compassion and humanity to everyone.” Diversity of family structures is high up Lucy’s list of considerations too. “Today, people are less likely

  9. The significance of stories

    in similar situations knew where to turn for help. Rosemary storyteller Rosemary joined the Age UK family of storytellers earlier this year. Rosemary always enjoyed a busy social life, but in recent years ... nation. Stories like these immerse us in the reality of what life can be like for older people, their families, friends and carers in the UK today. They paint a vivid picture of the work that Age UK does to

  10. Ramadan

    what it entails. Unaiza (pictured) is 77 and has lived in England for 46 years. As well as raising a family, Unaiza began work as a trainee computer programmer, believing IT to be an important role for the ... Pakistan’s largest city, where she enjoyed a “ beautiful ” upbringing living with her extended family. She was an inquisitive child, always wondering why the adults did some of the things they did, with

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