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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.
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
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
It’s not always easy, but an honest conversation can be vital if someone’s struggling in later life.
communities throughout the UK. This year’s Carers Week focuses on recognising and supporting carers in the community. Why is Carers Week so important? Carers Week is the largest annual celebration of carers ... strong in my life,” she says. “In life you expect to have ups and downs, and problems, but the emotional intensity and the time spent caring for your loved ones goes on for years, day in, day
person who uses the Telephone Friendship Service is invited to enter a competition to exhibit creativity in one form or another – whether that’s drawing, sharing a memory, or even writing a limerick ... for the past two years. In the poem, Gwen reflects on the things she can no longer do at her age, while celebrating the things that she can do – like enjoying her garden in the summertime. The Telephone
Age UK believe that all older people, now and in the future, should have sufficient income to live comfortably. Read this guide for more information.