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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.
bladder and bowel problems, but they can really impact our day-to-day lives, so it's important to reach out if you need help. Read our guide to find out more.
Age UK vegetable patties are a great way to get some of your five a day. Preparation time: 15-20 minutes | Cooking time: 15 minutes | Serves: 4-6
Ximena Chiesa from Age UK Kensington & Chelsea explains why their Valentine’s Day event has become so popular.
Six things we learned at Brain Health Day 2019 We all want to stay as sharp as we can as we get older. Age UK headed to Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh to hear about the latest research into cognitive ... cognitive ageing. Hosted by the University’s Ageing Lab, run by Professor Alan Gow, Brain Health Day celebrated the latest research into how our thinking skills change with age and what we can do to protect
volunteering (and generally inspiring) others. Today (8 March) is International Women’s Day. As well as reinforcing the importance of a more gender-balanced world – thanks to this year’s campaign theme of #BalanceforBetter ... made by women every day and everywhere. For that reason, we’re shining a spotlight on seven remarkable women who are doing incredible work relating to age. That might be living a productive later life
Silver Line Helpline run by Age UK is a free, confidential telephone service for older people. We provide friendship, conversation and support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
This random acts of kindness day, remind a grandparent you're thinking about them by writing a letter. Plus more ideas for random acts of kindness.
Age UK provide a list of links to university and other research centres, consortia, councils, and funding programmes that focus on ageing issues.
Trafford are using dogs as part of their specialist dementia support. And as Day Support Manager Joanne Gorton explains, they're a popular addition.
From building a routine to eating good food and keeping active, we want to know what makes you happy this International Day of Happiness.