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Why do we value old objects over older people? Age UK is here to change how we age.
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“Food went by the wayside.” Iris explains how support from the Age UK Advice Line helped her afford to eat properly again. Iris has lived in the east of England for the past 17 years. Family is important ... important to her, illustrated by the many photographs that line the walls of her living room. She has two grown up daughters, each with four sons, as well as two great-grandsons and a great-granddaughter. Iris
page brings together information to help you support older people through planning for the end of life.
been used as a form of dementia support . But for many pet owners, the biggest benefit of sharing life with an animal is the companionship – and losing that can be devastating. Bev, who runs the ... ” laughs Bev. “We haven’t looked back since.” Although most animals helped by the service are dogs, over the years Keep Your Pet’s volunteers have been known to look after
It can be difficult to think about life ending, but it's a good idea to give yourself time to think and talk through all of your options. Download our guide to find out more.
“I’m trying to fill my life up with different things.” 63-year-old Alicia shares how she turned grief at losing her job into something positive, all the with the help of Age UK. Unfortunately, Alicia is ... ” Alicia I went through a time when I was grieving for the past, but it's no good thinking what life might have been. The friendship service makes the world of difference. Independence through exercise
Life after the vaccine With more and more older people receiving the coronavirus vaccine, it's natural to let out a collective sigh of relief. But what then? Can older people return to how they were living ... will have been offered a vaccination by the middle of February. We may all hope that once those most vulnerable to the worst outcomes from coronavirus are vaccinated life can return somewhat to normal for
Find out from Age UK how our Index of Wellbeing in Later Life helps us to gain an understanding of the policy and practical levers for improving wellbeing.
See our information on understanding sex and intimacy in later life.
recent bike ride for Age UK, his academic research, and the secret to getting the most out of later life.
A new book compiles interviews with 28 incredible older people to help change perceptions of ageing.