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  1. Managing money in later life

    Age UK believe that all older people, now and in the future, should have sufficient income to live comfortably. Read this guide for more information.

  2. Dementia in fact and fiction

    frequently the subject of books, TV programmes and films. Last month, I went to see a play called In Other Words in London and was deeply moved by it. The play follows Jane and Arthur through 50 years of their ... their life together – before and after Arthur’s dementia diagnosis. It explores the way in which music – specifically Frank Sinatra’s – holds them together to the very end. A

  3. Difficult conversations in later life

    It’s not always easy, but an honest conversation can be vital if someone’s struggling in later life.

  4. Supporting carers in the community

    communities throughout the UK. This year’s Carers Week focuses on recognising and supporting carers in the community. Why is Carers Week so important? Carers Week is the largest annual celebration of carers ... Week, we spoke with Janet about her experiences as an unpaid carer. Janet spent years caring for her late husband Keith, who had dementia , and knows all too well the impact that caring can have. “You

  5. Staying creative in later life

    person who uses the Telephone Friendship Service is invited to enter a competition to exhibit creativity in one form or another – whether that’s drawing, sharing a memory, or even writing a limerick ... for the past two years. In the poem, Gwen reflects on the things she can no longer do at her age, while celebrating the things that she can do – like enjoying her garden in the summertime. The Telephone

  6. Finding strength in self-care

    others, and how she learned to invest in her own wellbeing. Olicia has always been committed to caring for others. For 14 years, she ran a crèche near her home in London, before giving it up to focus ... local church. But in recent years, Olicia, 69, has had to learn to be kind to herself, too. After being diagnosed with breast cancer, and having two operations to treat the illness in 2017, Olicia realised

  7. Voter ID rules in England

    Due to changes that were introduced in October 2023, you'll need to bring photo ID to the polling station to be able to vote in elections in England.

  8. Estimating needs in older people

    people face disadvantage in their lives every day, often without the support they need. Major challenges include ill health, lack of help with the basics of daily life, poverty, poor housing, loneliness ... many are living with more than one, and in what combinations? In 2019, we researched these questions by estimating the numbers and proportions of older people in England who face these challenges, which

  9. Overcoming financial difficulties in winter

    Leaving financial woes out in the cold Nine tips to help older people overcome financial challenges during a particularly vulnerable time of year. The winter poses a number of challenges for older people ... seven-day spell can help those who are eligible to help with energy bills. To claim, you already need to be in receipt of certain benefits such as pension credit, income support, and universal credit (among others)

  10. Housing options in later life

    support with 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

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