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  1. What is a living will (advance decision)?

    known as an advance decision – is legally binding and allows you to choose and explain which medical treatments you don't want in the future. While you have mental capacity, you can make an advance ... if and when there comes a time when you're unable to make or communicate your own decisions.  Is an advance decision (living will) legally binding? Advance decisions are legally binding, so health

  2. Your brain – what it is and what it does

    The human brain is responsible for everything you do, think, feel and say. Age UK explain what the brain is, what it does and how it works.

  3. Saying thanks to a special dad

    Minreet explains about what makes her dad, Rajinder, such an inspiration to her and others.

  4. Living with dementia information guide

    This guide explains what dementia is, what to do if you think you might have dementia, and what kind of support is available.

  5. Worried about an elderly person: what to do & who to contact

    It can be worrying to see someone struggling as they get older. One of the best things you can do is talk it over together. Read Age UKs tips and advice.

  6. National Emergency Alerts

    The government is introducing an Emergency Alert system to warn people if there's an emergency nearby. Find out more.

  7. What is k and who are the super-spreaders?

    They're terms used a lot recently regarding coronavirus, but what do they mean? Dr Elizabeth Webb explains the science behind them.

  8. What is equity release and how does it work?

    Equity release is a way of releasing cash from your home without having to move – but it comes with certain risks.  All firms advising on or selling equity release have to be regulated by the ... You should choose a product from a company that's a member of the Equity Release Council . This is an industry body and its members agree to follow a voluntary code of conduct and meet certain product

  9. What is ageism? Age discrimination & your rights

    discrimination based on a person’s age, has a dramatic‚ detrimental effect on older people but this is often not acknowledged.

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