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  1. The benefits of accepting help

    of living, and how accepting help from Age UK turned his life around. Terry has always worked hard. As the oldest of nine children, he was called upon by his father to help provide for the family from a ... Terry. “You’re a small, tight-knit team, and the gratitude from the people you’ve helped is almost overwhelming.” So, when Terry was forced to bring his working days to a close two

  2. Helping carers to feel valued

    desperately need the flexibility to care for loved ones without the worry of not being able to leave work to help. However, disappointingly, there was no such commitment to making this a for workers in an employment ... carers’ physical and mental wellbeing, through investment to deliver restorative breaks and support to help carers balance care with their other responsibilities, such as work. The plan must also provide financial

  3. Helping someone to get active

    Helping loved ones stay active Mohan's family is helping him to live an active and fulfilled life with dementia. It can be tempting to encourage our older friends or relatives to take it easy, but that's ... to keep active, no matter how old they are or what they're able to do. Does the person you want to help struggle with basic activities like walking around the house and getting up the stairs? Here are some

  4. Getting help after hospital discharge

    long-term care. What is intermediate care? Intermediate care is a type of short-term support that aims to help you be as independent as possible. It can be provided in a community hospital, care home or your own ... physiotherapists or social care staff, to help you to relearn skills you may have lost while unwell. What is reablement? Reablement is a form of intermediate care focusing on helping you to learn or re-learn skills

  5. Help & advice for carers

    one. Below you'll find emotional and practical help, as well as advice on what financial support is available to you. What do you need help with? 'Do seek help. Do accept it's stressful' Caroline Abrahams

  6. Getting help when feeling unwell

    of age, very few people feel well all the time. Fortunately, there are a number of ways you can get help when you're ill. Visit Age UK for more info.

  7. Government help for energy bills

    Find out what government help with energy bills is available for you to help with the cost of living in the UK.

  8. Give stuff, change lives

    Spring cleaning? Your Age UK shop urgently needs more donations. Find out how to give the stuff you no longer need to an Age UK shop.

  9. The Big Bag Challenge

    Fill a bag and donate your unwanted items to your Age UK shop this October!

  10. Recognising the carers in need of help

    Week 2019 reveals the number of unpaid carers there are in the UK, and the mental and physical toll helping others puts on them. A new report, released for Carers Week, reveals the worrying levels of anxiety ... universities, and each of us individually – plays a role putting carers in touch with practical and financial help. “Carers need to feel they are valued, understood and connected to their community.” Getting Carers

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