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  1. A Life Less Lonely

    Age UK discuss loneliness with Nick Duerden, the author of 'A Life Less Lonely: What We Can All Do to Lead More Connected, Kinder Lives'.

  2. A Christmas less lonely

    Terrence's story Terrence was born in 1941, during the war, and had two siblings. He became a nurse, taking to it "like a duck to water" and stayed in the care profession for the rest of his working life. Twenty ... Twenty years ago his mother was diagnosed with cancer, and died three months later. "It took me a long time to get over the death of my mother," he says. "[We] had been exceptionally close". BBC Breakfast

  3. A passion for pets

    “They're my family.” Ann, a member of the Age UK Telephone Friendship Service, discusses her lifelong devotion to animals and the many benefits of owning pets. “You could have a diamond ring, and it wouldn't ... and ensure that its wellbeing is preserved, so it gives you a routine,” explains Ann. “And with dogs you have to take them for a walk, which helps with mobility, and opens up an avenue for

  4. Women on a mission

    volunteers like Charlie, Judith and Coletta, the experience of giving back isn’t just making a difference to older people’s lives – it’s bringing joy to their own lives, too. Charlie ... feeling lonely or need support, and it’s my first proper experience of volunteering. I was mainly a stay-at-home mum and freelancer for many years. Then as my children grew up and became less time-consuming

  5. Making a will

    If you want to be sure your wishes will be met after you die, then making a will is vital. It may prevent you from paying unnecessary taxes to the government.

  6. Become a trustee

    people, of all ages, with a range of professional and life experience, to join the Age UK Board of Trustees.  Our trustees are essential to our success as a charity. As a trustee, you'll set our direction

  7. Owning a pet

    A pet can be a loyal companion as we get older, and it's not unusual to decide to keep a cat or a dog in later in life.

  8. Are you a winner?

    Find out if you've won in this week's Age UK Lottery, or in previous draws, by checking your lottery numbers today. Good luck!

  9. A guide to campaigning

    We recognise that we are most likely to be successful if we create a strong network of campaigners, focus on a few campaigns at a time, listen carefully to older people and give them lots of opportunities ... protect vital services that older people rely on. Campaigning can also be great fun, helping to build a sense of purpose. Depending on the nature of the campaign, it can give you the opportunity to work with

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