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assisting Age UK Trafford with dementia support. Age UK Trafford has been supporting older people with memory loss for more than 25 years. Keen to find innovative new ways to aid those with dementia, in recent ... Manager at Age UK Trafford. The specialised day support they offer encourages the independence of older people with dementia, while providing opportunities to socialise with their peers. Researching new ways
We speak to Ruby Wax about her new book on mindfulness, and how it can benefit older people during trying times.
leading to a large number of people – including many older workers – finding themselves out of work. The over-60s have been particularly affected, with many looking for work at a time when they ... they thought they had a job for life and were planning their retirement. Christopher Brooks, Age UK's Head of Policy recently sat down with the Employment Minister, Mims Davies MP, to talk about how the Government
Age UK evaluates programmes to ensure they're making a positive difference to older people.
be more active, walking is a great activity. A daily walk, even if it's just a 15-minute stroll to the shops, is really good for you. A little every day Don't feel that you have to take long walks ... a part of your everyday routine. If your pace makes you feel a bit out of breath, but you can still hold a conversation, that's ideal. But if that's not manageable for you right now, any kind of activity
the vaccine With more and more older people receiving the coronavirus vaccine, it's natural to let out a collective sigh of relief. But what then? Can older people return to how they were living pre-pandemic ... possible, and open windows, socially distance and wear a mask when this isn’t possible. This is for 4 reasons: You will not be protected straight away. Depending on the vaccine you may take 2 or 3 weeks
If you have dementia there may be ways you can receive help and support, either now or in the future. Read now for more information from Age UK.
doorway to a huge variety of social groups, activities, events and friendship clubs for older people. Find out what's running at your local Age UK.
friendly help with day-to-day domestic tasks to help older people to stay in their homes for longer. Many of our local Age UKs offer a paid-for service that helps with day-to-day domestic tasks. All home ... received full training. We are dedicated to the welfare of our clients and to ensure safety if a client fails to answer the door or is in difficulty. These are some of the tasks we can offer help
Age UK is calling for the Government to establish a Commissioner for Older People and Ageing for England who would act as an independent champion to ensure that older people are considered in decisions