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  1. My dad: family, faith and fostering

    Mormons with very traditional values. We didn’t drink tea or coffee, no one smoked or drank alcohol. When you’re little, you don’t really notice these things. But as you get older, as your

  2. Look after your thinking skills

    When it comes to keeping our minds sharp, advice can be confusing or contradictory. Learn from Age UK what can be done to keep thinking skills sharp as we age.

  3. A-Z of fundraising ideas

    and colleagues to sponsor you every step of the way. K Kick a habit Pledge to block the choc or go alcohol-free for a set time. Get support for your efforts by asking for sponsorship. Knitting Join in with

  4. Cataracts symptoms, risk factors & treatment

    When you have cataracts, your sight may become cloudy, misty and sometimes blurry. We've brought together information and advice to help you better understand cataracts – including the symptoms and treatment options.

  5. The health and care needs of older LGBT+ people

    making LGBT+ people more likely to engage in unhealthy behaviours and habits, such as excessive alcohol consumption and drug use. And as LGBT+ people grow older, there’s an extra level of complexity

  6. Preventing falls

    effects like these – they may need to check the dosage you're on or look consider alternatives. Alcohol can increase your risk of falls in and of itself – but it’s worth knowing that it can

  7. Healthy eating guide

    glasses of fluid every day. This doesn’t have to be water – milk, soups, tea and coffee all count. Alcohol is best avoided. Certain medical problems can affect the amount of water you drink. If you have heart

  8. Worried about an elderly person: what to do & who to contact

    probably need support to be able to make changes. Examples: not eating properly, drinking a lot of alcohol, smoking a lot, not taking medications, living in unsanitary conditions. If you can, put yourself

  9. Depression & anxiety symptoms, causes & treatment

    – whether this means not taking it at all or taking too much of it low sex drive drinking more alcohol than usual  feeling tired losing confidence in yourself and feeling life is pointless having

  10. Trustees

    Age UK has a Board of Trustees to monitor Age UK's strategic objectives. Read their biographies.

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