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  1. Lessons in love

    Maurice and Margaret, now in their seventh decade together, share some insights we could all learn something from

  2. Give in celebration

    Fundraise in celebration for Age UK.

  3. Ageism in the workplace

    how you are protected by the law. Under the Equality Act , you are protected from age discrimination in all aspects of your employment including recruitment, employment terms and conditions, promotions and ... use it as a deciding factor in whether to give you the job. You should not be asked about your health or any disability you might have during the recruitment process, except in very limited circumstances

  4. Dating in later life

    Relationships in later life are as diverse as the people in them. But whether you’ve been married for years or you’re exploring dating for the first time, there are things you might need to ... of reasons why the dynamics of your relationships might shift later in life. Your relationship might end Sometimes relationships end in later life. This may be because of divorce or separation, or it may

  5. Love in harmony

    happy times with his late wife May, and discusses how life has changed its tune without her. Living in the Cheshire countryside with only his cat Tilly for company, 96-year-old Harry has grown used to a ... wife is still never far from his mind: “My last thought at night is May, and my first thought in the morning is May. I miss her so much now, but it was a wonderful life we had together. If I could

  6. Roger in Oldenland

    We speak to Roger Clough about his book Oldenland, a lifelong interest in ageing, and theory vs. practice when it comes to old age.

  7. Sex in later life

    Getting older doesn't have to mean giving up on sex. Read Age UK's advice on sex in later life to find out more.

  8. Finding strength in self-care

    others, and how she learned to invest in her own wellbeing. Olicia has always been committed to caring for others. For 14 years, she ran a crèche near her home in London, before giving it up to focus ... local church. But in recent years, Olicia, 69, has had to learn to be kind to herself, too. After being diagnosed with breast cancer, and having two operations to treat the illness in 2017, Olicia realised

  9. Voter ID rules in England

    Due to changes that were introduced in October 2023, you'll need to bring photo ID to the polling station to be able to vote in elections in England.

  10. Estimating needs in older people

    Many older people face disadvantage in their lives every day, often without the support they need. Major challenges include ill health, lack of help with the basics of daily life, poverty, poor housing ... many are living with more than one, and in what combinations? In 2019, we researched these questions by estimating the numbers and proportions of older people in England who face these challenges, which

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