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  1. Black History Month

    year, during the long months of lockdown, I’ve been enjoying David Olusoga’s important book ‘Black and British’. I’ve been listening to the unabridged audiobook version, read ... read brilliantly by Ghanaian-born British actor Kobna Holdbrook-Smith. This gripping, entertaining book wears its scholarship lightly, and zips by, shedding new light on every period of British history

  2. Meet Fred

    it's someone who shared their whole life with a special loved one, whose empty chair is a constant reminder they're no longer there. But lonely and isolated older people shouldn't have to feel the world has

  3. 45 Reps a Day

    regular chats have proved a lifeline for Sheila, giving her something positive to focus on and a reminder there is someone who cares. Fundraise now Frequently Asked Questions Daniella We're in this together

  4. Age UK's digital instruction guides

    steps in the guide a handy section for notes at the back, so you can jot down helpful tips and reminders. Before you can get online, it's important to find a device you feel comfortable using. Whether ... help you get started. These guides can help you access local services online and do things such as book a doctor's appointment and pay a utility bill using your device. We all want to feel safe when using

  5. Living well with dementia

    doors at night or put out the recycling, putting notes up in places that are easy to see can help remind you to do them. Carry a notebook . Writing down daily tasks and specific things you want to get done ... your work schedule, simplifying your routine, or using technology such as a computerised diary to remind you of deadlines and meetings.  Get financial advice . If you decide to stop working, get financial

  6. Dementia in fact and fiction

    It’s a painful and highly personal topic that affects many lives, so is 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 ... care home, Matthew drew on many sources of knowledge and inspiration, including documentaries and books. He worked hard to get it right because “it matters so much to so many people”. Individual

  7. Swim 5k or 10k in June

    regular chats have proved a lifeline for Sheila, giving her something positive to focus on and a reminder there is someone who cares. Sign up now   Health and safety Taking part in this challenge is

  8. Grandparents' Day

    – Google it, kids – and read me a whole day’s results, including goal scorers and bookings. He used to love talking about modern ‘’pampered’’ footballers, and fans ... personal and professional life. I wear my gold coin necklace, made from his coin collection, as a reminder to work hard and be kind to everyone, while adding a pinch of cheekiness and humour to proceedings

  9. Remembering those we have loved and lost

    everyone who loved Mum to send us photos of her and share memories that we will put into a special book. It has been lovely to see how loved Mum is and to give everyone an opportunity to talk about her ... The National Day of Reflection can be a good way to reach out to those who have lost someone and remind them you are thinking of them. You might want to give them a call, send a card, or let them know

  10. How is the coronavirus vaccine rollout going?

    importance of patience and good sense when it comes to life after the vaccine, as Dr Elizabeth Webb reminds us. In the UK, 20 million people have now had their first vaccination against coronavirus. After ... aged 70 and over having had their first vaccination. People aged 60 and over are being encouraged to book their vaccination if they haven’t already done so. Vaccines are reducing hospitalisations &

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