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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.
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us may be trying to save money and cut down on our bills. But it's important that we don't put our health at risk as a result, particularly older people who are more vulnerable to certain conditions and
updated picture of how COVID-19 is impacting Black older people and what this tells us about continuing health inequalities. Last year, during Black History Month, we reflected on the impact the coronavirus pandemic ... research, to see what has changed, what more we know now, and what that tells us about the presence of health inequalities. Increased risk Black older people have experienced higher mortality from COVID-19 throughout
Age UK is working to highlight the health and care needs of older LGBT+ people, and what can be done to improve their experiences.
article is more than a year old. Read about our latest State of Health and Care report. Age UK publishes a yearly report which analyses the health and care needs of the older population and how well they are ... are being met. Our report this year shows that currently the health and care system is not delivering the care and support needed for older people. The below highlights from the report paint a clear picture:
Our new report examines how the health of older people and the strength of the social care system has changed in the past 10 years.
these principles ought to be at the forefront when we consider older people’s experiences of Health and Social Care. We've explored them in Age UK’s unique and powerful report , which we recently ... large numbers of over-65s being taken to A&E by ambulance, too often for want of the effective health and care support they need at home. Hundreds of thousands of older people are also stuck in hospital
changes could put our health at risk. We've outlined some information to help you stay well as costs rise. Many of us take medication to stay healthy and manage existing health conditions. It's important ... important to continue to prioritise your health needs. Medication - quote (HI CoL section) Keep taking your medication Your medication is important and you should continue to prioritise it. It's not something
Age UK’s Charity Director reflects on why new legislation on health and care should help the two systems work together, and why that matters for older people.
Age UK's Health Influencing team explains polypharmacy, its impact on older people's health and the cost to the NHS.
The Age UK Health Influencing team discusses the impact of the NHS 10 Year Plan on older people's health and care.