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  1. Making devices easier to use for older people

    and computers can feel overwhelming, especially if you have trouble with your sight, hearing or mobility. Fortunately, there's a range of adjustable features to make sure the device meets your needs.

  2. Coronavirus risk for older people: the updated picture

    Dr Elizabeth Webb provides an update on what we know about coronavirus and the risk it poses to older people.

  3. Is a lengthy lockdown for older people on the way?

    Charity Director Caroline Abrahams ponders what a prolonged lockdown for older people as part of the Government's 'exit plan' will mean.

  4. Risk for older people in the community from coronavirus

    up the factors regarding your own risk, says Dr Elizabeth Webb, so you can make the right decisions for you. As the restrictions on all our activities loosen, we need to be able to assess our own risk from ... coronavirus we can take it into account and balance it against other risks. For instance, is it better to meet a friend for a socially distanced walk in the park, or to stay at home? The former may come

  5. What the latest coronavirus news means for older people

    coronavirus, it's important to take a moment to understand the latest developments and what they mean for us all. With that in mind, Dr Elizabeth Webb answers 6 of the week's biggest questions. 1. Where are ... it may be 90% effective. This is definitely a reason to be cheerful, as it suggests that a vaccine for coronavirus will be possible, and that one may be available soon. However, we need the full and final

  6. Cafes, restaurants and lunch clubs for older people

    Many of our local Age UKs have cafes, where they run lunch clubs for older people to get a hot meal and meet friends

  7. Age UK Advice Line

    Age UK Advice is a free, confidential, national phone service for older people, their families, friends, carers and professionals. Our experts are here to help.

  8. Campaign with older people

    campaign on the things that matter to all of us as we get older. Find out what the key issues are and what we are doing to make older people's lives better

  9. Frailty in older people

    Here, people who work with older people can find a wide range of information and resources to help them deliver services that meet the needs of older people.

  10. Why can winter be such a challenging time for older people?

    The Age UK Health Influencing team details how older people can be supported to stay well this winter.

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