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  1. Painful Journeys for veterans

    really struggle to travel to routine appointments, with older people and their families facing three key issues: Long and uncomfortable public transport journeys to and from hospital. Many older people have ... because there's no direct bus from where he lives. The system for getting older people to hospital isn't fit-for-purpose. Transporting older people to and from hospital costs the NHS and the Government millions

  2. Bill Bailey on keeping moving and growing older

    “Consistency is key.” The multi-talented comedian and exercise enthusiast discusses his new workout video with We Are Undefeatable to help people with long-term health conditions get more active. Comedian ... partnered with for the second year in a row. In a new comedic video, Bill demonstrates how a Sit On Fitness Apparatus (S.O.F.A) workout can help those living with long-term health conditions to find accessible

  3. Public policy briefings

    could improve the lives of older people. We produce briefings on key legislation and debates to outline our position as an organisation and key priorities for people in later life. We also submit evidence

  4. Home security tips and advice

    being burgled – and help you feel safer. It's not necessarily hugely expensive, either. You can fit your front door with:  a five-lever mortice deadlock with Kitemark BS 3621 (you should get one ... secure your windows too: Fit locks with keys to all downstairs windows and windows that might be easier for burglars to reach – such as those above a flat roof. Keep window keys out of sight to anyone

  5. Index of Wellbeing in Later Life

    data sources and state-of-the-art statistical techniques. Read our summary It explains what we did, key findings and provides a picture of older people's wellbeing across the whole population. On this page ... representative of older people in the UK as possible. The Understanding Society (USoc) survey seemed to fit these requirements the best. We then: Found which questions in USoc ask about these Ran multiple regressions

  6. Creativity is for life

    drawing animals, as well as some of the views she enjoys. Whatever she’s depicting, she has one key aim: to make it appealing. “I have a blank card, and I will put a base colour on it,” Sheila ... would go mad. I think everyone should be creative in their own way – it helps with mental fitness , especially if you live alone.”

  7. Job interview tips

    specification, as well as your CV and/or application form. 3. Do some background research. Knowing a few key facts about the organisation can really help in the interview. It shows you have made the effort to ... your outfit.   Pick out what you will wear and have it ready. Try it on in advance to ensure it fits properly and looks suitable for the interview. On the day of the interview aim to arrive 10 to 15

  8. CVs and job applications

    show you what specific skills the employer is looking for. Think about how your skills and experience fit the jobs you're applying for. You can then tailor your CV to the role - it’s tempting to use the same ... sure that they reflect the personal specification for the job you are applying for. You could make key words on your CV stand out by using bold text or bullet points. You‘ll often need to write a cover

  9. Evaluating charity programmes for older people

    Age UK evaluates programmes to ensure they're making a positive difference to older people.

  10. Handyperson services for older people

    usually help with: Small repairs - putting up curtain rails, shelves and pictures Safety measures - fitting smoke alarms, carbon monoxide detectors and grab rails Home security - door and window locks, door

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