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Why do we value old objects over older people? Age UK is here to change how we age.
Here's how, with your support, Age UK is supporting older people through the cost of living crisis.
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We're helping more older people make the most of the digital world through programmes that increase skills and confidence. 25% of people aged 65 and over in the UK don't use the internet. Older people ... people to develop their digital skills and confidence. Awareness raising Awareness-raising activities help to spread the word about the benefits of being digital, and inspire and motivate people to engage
of living, and how accepting help from Age UK turned his life around. Terry has always worked hard. As the oldest of nine children, he was called upon by his father to help provide for the family from a ... Terry. “You’re a small, tight-knit team, and the gratitude from the people you’ve helped is almost overwhelming.” So, when Terry was forced to bring his working days to a close two
desperately need the flexibility to care for loved ones without the worry of not being able to leave work to help. However, disappointingly, there was no such commitment to making this a for workers in an employment ... carers’ physical and mental wellbeing, through investment to deliver restorative breaks and support to help carers balance care with their other responsibilities, such as work. The plan must also provide financial
Helping loved ones stay active Mohan's family is helping him to live an active and fulfilled life with dementia. It can be tempting to encourage our older friends or relatives to take it easy, but that's ... to keep active, no matter how old they are or what they're able to do. Does the person you want to help struggle with basic activities like walking around the house and getting up the stairs? Here are some
one. Below you'll find emotional and practical help, as well as advice on what financial support is available to you. What do you need help with? 'Do seek help. Do accept it's stressful' Caroline Abrahams
long-term care. What is intermediate care? Intermediate care is a type of short-term support that aims to help you be as independent as possible. It can be provided in a community hospital, care home or your own ... physiotherapists or social care staff, to help you to relearn skills you may have lost while unwell. What is reablement? Reablement is a form of intermediate care focusing on helping you to learn or re-learn skills
Things you can do to help older people with practical stuff, or keeping spirits up, during this period of social distancing in response to the coronavirus outbreak.
With the help of kind supporters like you, we are working hard to be there and offer support to lonely older people up and down the country. Hear about the difference we’re making in people’s lives.
Whether we can help you or someone else who would benefit from our support, we offer a range of services that can make a real difference all year round.
Download Age UK's Getting help with debt information guide to find out about the support that's available to help you tackle debt problems.