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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.
A range of products to help you make the most of later life are available through Age UK Trading, with profits given to the charity.
The Disconnected Mind is a research project, funded by Age UK that aims to discover what we can do to protect our cognitive health in later life.
new initiatives being added all the time. One such addition is Active Chats, which is being pioneered by Age UK Wandsworth. It sees volunteers provide older people with a series of chair exercises over the ... exercise may be a challenge. That’s where Active Chats comes in. Active Chats is a project launched by Age UK Wandsworth, which sees trained volunteers call older people on a regular basis to run through
Age UK's hugely popular day centres aim to improve the quality of life for older people by helping them to be independent and be with other people.
It’s not always easy, but an honest conversation can be vital if someone’s struggling in later life.
Thinking about the end of your life can be difficult, but giving it some thought now means you can consider all your options and start getting your affairs in order. Find out more with Age UK.
or even writing a limerick. Our most recent competition focused on poetry, and we were blown away by an entry from Gwen, 101, who’s been receiving telephone friendship calls for the past two years ... attitude to life. So much so, in fact, that it was declared the winner of the competition. Here it is for you to enjoy: The Scent of Summer I live alone, I'm a hundred and one, Yet my life is not over
during retirement. On this page you’ll find our latest research and resources on finances in later life. Nearly 1 in 5 people in the UK are over State Pension age (65+) and we can expect the average person ... people. It’s never just about the money – older people think of their finances in the context of their life as a whole. Uncertainty about the future makes it challenging to plan ahead. When considering future
The Ambitions of Later Life programme provides information and advice to people generally above State Pension age. Read more now from Age UK.
her soulmate, and where she found the inspiration to overcome one of the most difficult times of her life.
everyday tasks can make a big difference and help you stay independent at home for longer in later life. If you're finding it harder to manage at home, sheltered housing or residential care might suit you