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Why do we value old objects over older people? Age UK is here to change how we age.
Here's how, with your support, Age UK is supporting older people through the cost of living crisis.
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volunteers like Charlie, Judith and Coletta, the experience of giving back isn’t just making a difference to older people’s lives – it’s bringing joy to their own lives, too. Charlie ... feeling lonely or need support, and it’s my first proper experience of volunteering. I was mainly a stay-at-home mum and freelancer for many years. Then as my children grew up and became less time-consuming
recently, it's easy to check whether you're a lucky winner. Simply enter your unique Age UK Weekly Lottery number and surname below – or, if you've bought a lottery ticket in one of our Age UK stores
We recognise that we are most likely to be successful if we create a strong network of campaigners, focus on a few campaigns at a time, listen carefully to older people and give them lots of opportunities ... protect vital services that older people rely on. Campaigning can also be great fun, helping to build a sense of purpose. Depending on the nature of the campaign, it can give you the opportunity to work with
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the menu. Food plays an important role in our lives. As well as providing vital nutrition, it can be a means of bringing people together. Meanwhile, developing cooking skills can also help us feel more self-sufficient ... example – from different generational norms to feelings of self-consciousness about not having a signature dish beyond beans on toast. Age UK Barnet wants to change that. They run affordable face-to-face
over, and we have a new Labour Government with a significant majority. The last few years have contributed to a campaign where the mood of the country has been weary - worn down by a series of challenges ... of the older people in our society – the combination of COVID , the cost of living crisis and a creaky NHS has put huge burden onto our older population and those who care for them. As I travel around
For Age UK's Silver Sunday 2025, we set off on a trip around some of London’s best events to celebrate older people.
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Fit as a fiddle was a nationwide programme that championed physical activity, healthy eating and mental wellbeing for older people
Linda, a member of the Age UK Telephone Friendship Service, discusses her relationship with her great-grandson, Cayden.