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who’s 29, also visits her often to see how she’s doing. “I’m very lucky in life to have a caring family,” says Iris. A strong work ethic Iris started work at 14 when she left ... support, I was struggling. I was very grateful to receive the extra money, and it’s improved my life a lot. Struggling to keep up with the rising cost of living Iris’ worries about the rising cost
page brings together information to help you support older people through planning for the end of life.
“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
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.
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
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 ... may all hope that once those most vulnerable to the worst outcomes from coronavirus are vaccinated life can return somewhat to normal for everyone. But would that be the right path to take? There are several
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.