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  1. Brenda's story

    the life and soul, Brenda was much quieter, so had to come out of her shell after her husband’s death. She had to get her head around the financial and logistical concerns of the household too, in ... working after the arrival of the COVID-19 pandemic, her son got married and has moved away, and she’s downsized into sheltered housing. “The days are long and go by so slowly that you don’t

  2. Ramadan: Sajeda's story

    Barnet, discusses her experiences of Ramadan, past and present. Sajeda was born in Kampala, Uganda’s capital city, where there was a large mosque that she attended with her family. During celebrations ... London and bonding with people in her community. Islam was a central part of Sajeda’s life. When her mother’s side of the family arrived in Uganda from India and settled in a small village, they

  3. Gwen's story

    she tells us. “It’s nice to feed them, isn’t it?” Aside from “pottering” in the garden with her feathered friends, 78-year-old Gwen’s daily routine is one of distractions ... challenges. It’s also a world away from Singapore, where Gwen grew up – a place of heat and vibrancy – and the culture shock of that difference lasts to this day. Gwen’s daughter and grandson

  4. Julian's epic journey

    When Age UK helped Julian's mother receive the support she needed, he decided to cycle the length of the UK to fundraise for our services by way of thanks.

  5. Terry's wartime memories

    the right thing. “I had to go and do my bit. I was quite bossy in those days.” It’s a good thing Terry did, as the work she became involved in proved to be central to a turning point in ... go to Japan by the time D-Day came around, when the plan was for troops to land on the country’s many islands. “I used to go to church with my section,” says Terry of how she used to mark

  6. Carer's Allowance

    Carer's Allowance is the main welfare benefit to help carers. Even if you don’t think of yourself as a carer, you may still be able to claim it. Visit Age UK.

  7. Jeanette's story

    Jeanette, a storyteller for Age UK's autumn appeal, discusses loneliness, the cost of living, and how Age UK helped.

  8. Terry's story

    A very different Christmas Terry’s wife of 56 years died suddenly 18 months ago. Taken into hospital for routine checks after collapsing, Glenda’s heart stopped on the way to the hospital ... my own, it’s a big house to rattle about in, and that’s when I find it the worst,” he says. “There are two seats in the living room. You look over, and she’s not there anymore…

  9. Ted's story

    opportunities to get out and about become sparser. “It’s harder in the winter,” Ted explains. “It’s depressing, and it’s long.” When 88-year-old Ted stays home, where he lives ... she was cooking, I would help her. If I was repairing something, she was there helping me. That’s how close we were.” Ted&Jess Living in London for most of their married life, after work on

  10. Eva's story

    Eva, a storyteller from our Age UK's Christmas appeal, discusses the support she's found following the loss of her beloved husband.

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