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  1. A dad to depend on

    for each other, and why Simone knows she can always rely on her dad. “Dad’s had such a colourful and eventful life that he’s like a fountain of knowledge,” says Simone. “What ... doesn’t know probably isn’t worth knowing about!” Having worked in a pub, as a coach driver and as a mechanical engineer, Ron has built up an impressive CV over the years. Now, aged 84

  2. A true friend on the line

    both through life's ups and downs. “We hit it off from the word go. You couldn't have picked a more perfect person for me,” says Sandra of her telephone friend, Sarena. Sandra has been speaking ... for 43 years,” explains Sandra. “And when he died, I was at breaking point. It was like a piece of me had been taken away.” Sandra, 69, has lived in the same bungalow in south-west England

  3. Shining a light on isolation through music

    with the song Islands, a piano-led ballad with electronic elements, which recognises the loneliness and isolation experienced by older people. And not only is Islands accompanied by a thought-provoking animated ... proceeds from the song to Age UK’s Coronavirus Emergency Appeal too. Egomunk's true identity has been one of the most closely guarded secrets in the music industry since the release of debut album Footsteps

  4. Lessons on death and dying in a global pandemic

    incredibly important time in our life.  People die all of the time. Hundreds of thousands of people a year in fact. Some die unexpectedly, perhaps before their time. But most of us come to the end of our ... in older age – with around 70% of deaths happening after the age of 75 – and following a period of declining health. That period of poor health might be short and sharp; but in reality most

  5. Penelope Wilton on Downton Abbey: A New Era

    important conversations about death with Ricky Gervais, and why “sparring” with Dame Maggie Smith is like a game of tennis.

  6. Shining a spotlight on domestic abuse in older people

    because until recently older people were invisible in official statistics – until 2021, following a successful campaign by Age UK , people aged 75 and older weren’t asked about their experiences ... survivors of domestic abuse. But this isn’t the case. Current data shows that one in twenty people aged 60-74 and one in thirty people aged 75 and over experienced domestic abuse in the past year, equivalent

  7. Is a lengthy lockdown for older people on the way?

    Charity Director Caroline Abrahams ponders what a prolonged lockdown for older people as part of the Government's 'exit plan' will mean.

  8. What’s the latest on a coronavirus vaccine?

    Dr Elizabeth Webb provides an update on what we know about the progress of a coronavirus vaccine - and other important questions to consider as winter approaches.

  9. Make a one-off donation in memory of your loved one

    A gift in memory of your loved one can help Age UK continue to provide the advice, support and services many older people rely on. Make a difference today.

  10. Making devices easier to use for older people

    to grips with smartphones, tablets and computers can feel overwhelming, especially if you have trouble with your sight, hearing or mobility. Fortunately, there's a range of adjustable features to make sure

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