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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.
England have voluntarily signed up to John's Campaign, and what this means for people with dementia and their carers during a hospital stay.
Director, Caroline Abrahams, explains the legal position on assisted dying and discusses advance care planning conversations.
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.
Is it OK for us to go abroad now? Here's what to consider if you're thinking of making plans.
Hold a bake sale for Age UK.
Do a talent show for Age UK.
Getting diagnosed with dementia can help you make changes to live as well as possible and make plans for the future. Find out more from Age UK.
Plans to pass Attendance Allowance to local councils put support for older people under threat. Thank you to everyone who helped us stop this from happening.
supported to stay well this winter. Winter can be tough at any age. It’s particularly tough during a cost-of-living crisis, which has left many of us concerned about food and energy prices as the weather ... associated with ageing mean older people face additional health risks over winter, turning it into a very difficult time. Recent research by Age UK found that: 52% of older people (8.5 million) were concerned
it sends to decision makers. This morning the airwaves are awash with a story about a new report Damian Green MP has authored for a right-leaning think tank on how to fix the social care crisis (their description) ... recommends a new scheme for paying for care that’s “like the State Pension”, with a basic level of provision that would accord an older person a decent level of service plus an opportunity to ‘top up’ for extras