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  1. It's not just your age

    Getting older can bring with it some challenges. But feeling down isn’t a natural part of ageing – there are things you can do to help yourself feel better

  2. How to deal with grief after a bereavement

    Coping with loss can be extremely hard and you may find that you’re dealing with lots of different feelings. Read now for more information from Age UK.

  3. Dementia: types, causes, symptoms and risk factors

    vegetables eating less salty and fatty foods, especially those high in saturated fat only drinking alcohol in moderation stopping smoking exercising regularly enjoying an active life with plenty of outside

  4. Consultation responses and submissions

    Age UK responds to many invitations for comment, including consultation and discussion papers.

  5. Reaching those who are socially excluded

    a greater risk or come with specific health considerations are we age. For example, the risks of alcohol addiction increases as we get older, and if rough sleeping, the cold presents more health risks to

  6. How to improve your sleep

    having a bath. Make sure that your bed and bedding are comfortable. Avoid caffeine, nicotine and alcohol in the evening. Don’t eat a heavy meal late at night. Avoid exercise in the evening. Keep your bedroom

  7. 7 steps to a great night's sleep

    lunch can mean you're too caffeinated to get to sleep, so it's good to stop as early as possible. Alcohol affects your sleep too, so if you're used to unwinding with a glass of wine in the evening, why not

  8. Dementia and incontinence

    worth being aware that tea, coffee and fizzy drinks can make bladder symptoms worse – as can alcoholic drinks or drinks with artificial sweeteners. Water and squash can be better options for staying

  9. Rosemary and Rowena

    an extravert. I think the change in my mother came from divorcing a difficult husband who was an alcoholic.  “My brother died when he was 14. In today’s terminology, he had an arteriovenous malformation ... I’m there with her.  RosemaryRowena2 “We grew up poor, mostly due to my dad’s alcoholism and gambling, so we’d have shoes filled with plastic bags and cardboard to stop the rain

  10. The mental health of older people coming out of lockdown

    aware that people may be using alcohol more than usual during the COVID-19 restrictions. I certainly ask anyone who describes symptoms of anxiety or low mood about their alcohol consumption.” When older

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