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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.
Relationships in later life are as diverse as the people in them. But whether you’ve been married for years or you’re exploring dating for the first time, there are things you might need to ... of reasons why the dynamics of your relationships might shift later in life. Your relationship might end Sometimes relationships end in later life. This may be because of divorce or separation, or it may
happy times with his late wife May, and discusses how life has changed its tune without her. Living in the Cheshire countryside with only his cat Tilly for company, 96-year-old Harry has grown used to a ... wife is still never far from his mind: “My last thought at night is May, and my first thought in the morning is May. I miss her so much now, but it was a wonderful life we had together. If I could
We speak to Roger Clough about his book Oldenland, a lifelong interest in ageing, and theory vs. practice when it comes to old age.
Getting older doesn't have to mean giving up on sex. Read Age UK's advice on sex in later life to find out more.
and around 115 local Age UK charities. Together, we provide a wide range of services to help people in later life throughout the UK. Find a service near you For more information call the Age UK Advice
Men in Sheds is a project from Age UK that supports older men who want to get together, share and learn new skills.
Frailty in older people Living with frailty means it can be much more difficult to bounce back when something affects your health and wellbeing. Here’s what you need to know if you’re working with older
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)
There are other ways you can raise money for Age UK in memory of your loved one, for example by using JustGiving or Virgin Money Giving.
given to those helping them, and what Age UK is doing to ensure that happens. Being heard by those in power is important at any time for a charity like Age UK. And our efforts to make life better for older ... concentrating on a variety of issues, from pensions to social care to TV licences. In the New Year we started to get in touch with the new ministers about our priorities and set up meetings with MPs new