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  1. Owning a pet

    A pet can be a loyal companion as we get older, and it's not unusual to decide to keep a cat or a dog in later in life.

  2. A guide to campaigning

    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

  3. Making a will

    If you want to be sure your wishes will be met after you die, then making a will is vital. It may prevent you from paying unnecessary taxes to the government.

  4. Become a fundraiser

    Become a fundraiser

  5. A recipe for camaraderie

    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

  6. Fit as a Fiddle

    Fit as a fiddle was a nationwide programme that championed physical activity, healthy eating and mental wellbeing for older people

  7. Welcoming a new Government

    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

  8. A special bond

    Linda, a member of the Age UK Telephone Friendship Service, discusses her relationship with her great-grandson, Cayden.

  9. A day of celebrations

    For Age UK's Silver Sunday 2025, we set off on a trip around some of London’s best events to celebrate older people.

  10. Growing a community

    hours on a Monday afternoon, but it grounds you.” How a gardening group at Age UK Exeter is helping older people living with dementia and their carers to find friendship, support and hope. In a green expanse ... fabulous. We’re growing a lot of fruit and vegetables – like courgettes, sweetcorn, tomatoes and raspberries. We’ve planted plenty of flowers too. Their colours bring a lot of joy.” BFVols

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