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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.
We spoke to bestselling author Gillian Slovo about the Christopher Bland writing prize for over 50s. She tells us about the new prize and gives us her top tips for becoming a writer later in life.
Robin Lloyd-Jones is in his eighties, but his writing career continues apace. In his forthcoming book, Robin speaks to others who continue to be similarly productive in their respective fields in later
How our Telephone Friendship Service is offering older people new ways to be creative.
guidance and support. Local Age UKs are continuing to integrate their telephone information and advice services with the Age UK Advice Line. During 2015-2016, we provided £1.8 million in funding for information
Ruth Lowe explains why we need more volunteers for the Age UK Telephone Friendship Service and how rewarding the service is for older people and their telephone friends alike.
Roger Evans, Advice Line Operations Manager at Age UK explains the changes and challenges facing the service this Christmas.
Approaches to Reducing Loneliness: a programme run by local Age UKs to test and improve loneliness service provisions.
How a vital service from Age UK York is helping older pet owners to stay united with their animal companions.
We offer community-based support services for people living with dementia and their carers to improve their quality of life.
Find information about the services your GP can offer you, and what to do if you're too ill to visit your GP, and what services GP practices should offer people aged 75 and over, and people with long-term