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  1. Life for older people after the vaccine

    after the vaccine With more and more older people receiving the coronavirus vaccine, it's natural to let out a collective sigh of relief. But what then? Can older people return to how they were living pre-pandemic ... possible, and open windows, socially distance and wear a mask when this isn’t possible. This is for 4 reasons: You will not be protected straight away. Depending on the vaccine you may take 2 or 3 weeks

  2. Foot care services for older people

    reduces our risk of infection, as well as relieving pain. Age UK’s foot care services help older people who are unable to look after their feet. Basic foot care services Over 80 local Age UKs have trained ... UK to book an appointment and to find out more about what care it provides. There may be a charge for the service depending on where you live. Exceptions from using our foot care service Please note that

  3. Social groups and activities for older people

    UKs are a doorway to a huge variety of social groups, activities, events and friendship clubs for older people. Find out what's running at your local Age UK.

  4. Home help services for older people

    and friendly help with day-to-day domestic tasks to help older people to stay in their homes for longer. Many of our local Age UKs offer a paid-for service that helps with day-to-day domestic tasks. All ... such as dressing or bathing. Find out about the personal care services provided by some Age UKs. For more information call the Age UK Advice Line on 0800 678 1602 . We’re open 8am to 7pm, every day of

  5. Ruby Wax on mindfulness for older people

    We speak to Ruby Wax about her new book on mindfulness, and how it can benefit older people during trying times.

  6. The future of care for older people

    Coronavirus has been disastrous for adult social care. Now is the time for funding and change, , says Charity Director Caroline Abrahams.

  7. The future of employment for older people

    Employment Minister, Mims Davies MP, discusses supporting older workers to remain in and get back into work.

  8. Evaluating charity programmes for older people

    Age UK evaluates programmes to ensure they're making a positive difference to older people.

  9. Walking tips and advice for older people

    great activity. A daily walk, even if it's just a 15-minute stroll to the shops, is really good for you. A little every day Don't feel that you have to take long walks every day. It's better to make ... bit out of breath, but you can still hold a conversation, that's ideal. But if that's not manageable for you right now, any kind of activity is better than nothing! To fit in a little extra walking every

  10. Personal care services for older people

    Some local Age UKs can provide care for older people at home. This could include support with washing, bathing, getting in and out of bed, preparing food etc.

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