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  1. A Life Less Lonely

    Age UK discuss loneliness with Nick Duerden, the author of 'A Life Less Lonely: What We Can All Do to Lead More Connected, Kinder Lives'.

  2. 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.

  3. Become a trustee

    people, of all ages, with a range of professional and life experience, to join the Age UK Board of Trustees.  Our trustees are essential to our success as a charity. As a trustee, you'll set our direction

  4. 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.

  5. Women on a mission

    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

  6. Are you a winner?

    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

  7. 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

  8. Become a fundraiser

    Become a fundraiser

  9. 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

  10. Fit as a Fiddle

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

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