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  1. Difficult conversations in later life

    difficult situations Age UK recently conducted research to find out more about how older people, their families and the professionals working with them feel when someone is showing signs they're struggling to ... – especially if we don't agree with what they're saying – that can be the hardest for concerned families or friends to come to terms with. But it's vital people's choices are respected. "Unless someone

  2. AI scams: how to spot them and stay safe

    how fraudsters are using it, and how you can stay one step ahead. Imagine a panicked call from a family member or close friend, sounding upset and asking for money. It’s a frightening moment ... voice may sound right, but you can always check:   agree a ‘safe phrase’ with close family, a word only you know, so you can be sure it’s really them   never share that

  3. The health and care needs of older LGBT+ people

    Norm, 63, is bisexual. He came out in 2011, having kept his sexual orientation a secret from his family, who subsequently ostracised him, leading to a complicated series of issues. “The main problem ... result in the need for informal care from family members who have not accepted their sexuality or gender or without support completely from friends and family leaving people reliant on limited state support

  4. The Age UK Advice Line this Christmas

    a national service offering in-depth, up-to-date responses to enquiries from older people, their families and carers. Its aim is to provide a continuous high-quality service, with calls often followed up ... and the upheaval guidelines will cause. Calls will be about when someone will be able to see their family again; whether we can arrange a shopping delivery for them, whether it’s safe or not to collect

  5. Human rights are for us

    the Human Rights Act and how they can use the Act to uphold Sydney and Edith's right to private and family life. The film is touching, personable, funny and uplifting. What is also remarkable about the film

  6. Classes and courses

    popular classes include languages, photography, yoga, cookery, computer skills, jewellery making and family history. If you’re interested in signing up to an online course, the following websites are a great

  7. Celebrating Volunteers' Week

    of older people, taught new digital skills to a grandparent who now enjoys video calls with their family and all of those that help raise money by looking after donations to our shops. Thank you all. And

  8. Longer tenancies would be good news for older private renters

    housebound, spend a great deal of time in and around their home and often rely on a network of social and family connections for support. Moving frequently reduces those bonds of community and risks breaking ties

  9. Top tips for your health and the cost of living

    up in multiple layers to stay warm.  Keep in touch with loved ones Try to keep in touch with family, friends and neighbours, whether in person or over the phone. It's important to stay connected with

  10. Creating hope

    recent 10% rise in the State Pension – a welcome chance to get out and about, to maybe see family members, or to pick up that new volunteering opportunity. But we can also see the cost the past six

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