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  1. Dementia and incontinence

    brain can affect a person’s ability to recognise bodily signals, communicate their needs and use the toilet independently – so continence care can be an important aspect of daily support.

  2. Longer tenancies would be good news for older private renters

    Security of tenure is key to ageing well Age UK and Age UK London are working jointly to seek reform of the private rented sector for the benefit of older renters. In July, the Government announced that ... vulnerable older people. An increase in the proportion of older tenants means that longer tenancies are key to making the private rented sector work for them. Most private renters today have ‘assured shorthold

  3. Arthritis: symptoms, treatment & support

    Attendance Allownace. Personal care includes things like washing and dressing yourself and going to the toilet.  Find out more about Attendance Allowance If you’re under State Pension age and you need ... Universal Credit Disabled Facilities Grants For larger home adaptations, such as installing ramps and fitting specialist equipment in the kitchen or bathroom, you may qualify for a Disabled Facilities Grant

  4. Domestic abuse: more needs to be done to support older people

    many cases of domestic abuse that have not been officially recorded. Older people and domestic abuse: key facts Domestic abuse may be physical, sexual, emotional or financial, and it may be a one-off event ... experience one or more of these types of abuse, but age-related factors mean that there are also some key differences. For example: Older people are just as likely to be abused by an adult child as they are

  5. Home aids and adaptations

    to press a button to open the door from where you’re sitting a police-approved key safe, where your door key is held in a secure box by the front door –  this is a good option if you want ... be able to let themselves in. Many DIY shops and high-street retailers stock wireless doorbells and key safes. You could ask a family member, handyperson or Home Improvement Agency to fit them for you. Find

  6. The State of Health and Care of Older People in England 2025

    5 key takeaways Our new report examines how the health of older people and the strength of the social care system has changed in the past 10 years. This year marks the 10th anniversary of our first annual ... long-term social care support, fewer key health staff are working in the community, and perhaps worst of all, we are living fewer years in good health. Here are our 5 key takeaways about the state of health

  7. Age UK Trading Personal Alarms

    ordering for, have a condition that requires regular medication, are chronically sick or are registered disabled. Find out more about VAT exemption . All personal alarms have a 30-day money back guarantee.  ... peace of mind and security: Add a key safe: By securely storing a set of keys to your home, there is always a way to get help to you in an emergency. Please note, key safes do not qualify as VAT-exempt

  8. The real cost of living

    schoolbooks because we couldn’t afford them. I used to read other boys’ books in the toilets during the breaks. God gave me a good brain to learn quickly and memorise.” Growing up amid ... Surrey. He also became an expert witness in court cases involving the capacity of people with disabilities and learning difficulties. A care crisis of his own After 46 years working for the NHS, James

  9. Inspire and Include

    Inspire and Include is a project designed to encourage older disabled people to participate in sport What is Inspire and Include? Disabled people can find it more difficult than others to take part in ... barriers that prevent older disabled people from participating and encourage people to lead a more active life. This unique project offers a range of activities in which older disabled people can take part.

  10. Attendance Allowance campaign

    future of this benefit for thousands of older disabled people. As we get older, many of us will find ourselves having to cope with illness and disability. And very often this comes with a higher price ... paying for transport to get out and about. Attendance Allowance is a weekly payment that helps older disabled people meet some of the extra costs they face. It's a vital means of support that allows hundreds

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