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  1. How my grandparents inspired me

    during the pandemic lockdowns about how many older people were feeling lonely during that time. It made me think of my Granny and Grandad. Grandad died first and Granny was living by herself for about seven ... older – someone who might be of the same generation as my grandparents, and who might remind me of them.” “Without them, I wouldn’t be a quarter of the person I am today.” Jamie, who has run

  2. Intergenerational friends

    Bradbury Centre. Carol Elliott, Business and Development Manager at Age UK Portsmouth, explains how the classes benefit older people and young children alike.

  3. In your area

    Find out what services your local Age UK runs near you.

  4. The wit and wisdom of Hunter Davies

    to cancer in 2016 after 55 years of marriage. Age UK meets him to discuss his new memoir Happy Old Me.

  5. Paige praises the power of yoga

    Thorne visited Age UK Hammersmith and Fulham recently to meet the participants of its weekly yoga class.

  6. An inspirational figure

    the life and death of his grandfather inspired the title track of his debut album, Stay Awake With Me.

  7. Get Going Together

    Activities on offer ranged from one-to-one support in the home to group classes. These could include chair-based exercises, walking football, zumba and Nordic walking, amongst many others. Activities were co-designed ... September 2016, GGT reached over  6500  older people through high and low level exercise classes. Evidence indicates that the programme had a positive impact on: Energy levels and fatigue Emotional

  8. The amazing work done by local Age UKs nationwide

    software to see which would best suit these regular activities, including chair exercise classes, yoga and Zumba, lessons in English, French, Italian and Spanish, cooking lessons and games sessions. They ... the chair exercise classes have proved particularly popular. “Many people had started experiencing pain because they can’t get out and have a proper walk,” explains Ximena. “These classes allow them to get

  9. Being active as you get older

    dive straight in... Lots of local Age UKs run exercise classes – ranging from chair-based exercise sessions to ballroom dancing and Zumba! Enter your postcode below to find your local Age UK

  10. Helping someone to get active

    cardiovascular system are the best. This includes things like: walking zumba swimming dancing yoga. Lots of local Age UKs run classes tailored for older people. Find your local Age UK and get in touch to

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