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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.
caring role changes or ends, it can be difficult, but you don't have to navigate this tricky period alone. Find out more with Age UK.
three older people about how telephone friends and travelling companions have helped them feel less alone.
We know it's not just about living longer, it's about living healthily and happily for longer. Follow Age UK's top tips for ageing better.
Age UK support the wellbeing and mental stimulation of people living with dementia through group programmes.
Age UK supports the Black Lives Matter movement. We applaud the courage and determination of Black people and others worldwide who are advocating peacefully for an end to racism and injustice in all its
enjoyment of growing older, and the things we get better at with age. Howard Jacobson’s latest novel, Live a Little, is about a developing romance between two people in their nineties. At 76, you might think ... will be fit to live.” A fascinating concept Howard’s fascination with age – he admits he's always been attracted to older women – has informed his latest novel, his sixteenth , entitled Live a Little. It
people, the past few years have been full of challenges. The COVID-19 pandemic fundamentally altered lives, intensifying feelings of loneliness and isolation . For some people, being unable to get out and ... resulted in a lasting loss of confidence to leave the house at all. In recent months, the cost of living crisis has presented more obstacles to overcome. For people who can’t leave their homes, groceries
Age UK speaks to David Vincent, the author of a study on solitude. We discuss our history of being alone, as well as the implications of the coronavirus crisis.
Jeanette, a storyteller for Age UK's autumn appeal, discusses loneliness, the cost of living, and how Age UK helped.
We offer community-based support services for people living with dementia and their carers to improve their quality of life.