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given to those helping them, and what Age UK is doing to ensure that happens. Being heard by those in power is important at any time for a charity like Age UK. And our efforts to make life better for older ... concentrating on a variety of issues, from pensions to social care to TV licences. In the New Year we started to get in touch with the new ministers about our priorities and set up meetings with MPs new
frequently the subject of books, TV programmes and films. Last month, I went to see a play called In Other Words in London and was deeply moved by it. The play follows Jane and Arthur through 50 years of their ... their life together – before and after Arthur’s dementia diagnosis. It explores the way in which music – specifically Frank Sinatra’s – holds them together to the very end. A
Age UK believe that all older people, now and in the future, should have sufficient income to live comfortably. Read this guide for more information.
It’s not always easy, but an honest conversation can be vital if someone’s struggling in later life.
communities throughout the UK. This year’s Carers Week focuses on recognising and supporting carers in the community. Why is Carers Week so important? Carers Week is the largest annual celebration of carers ... strong in my life,” she says. “In life you expect to have ups and downs, and problems, but the emotional intensity and the time spent caring for your loved ones goes on for years, day in, day
person who uses the Telephone Friendship Service is invited to enter a competition to exhibit creativity in one form or another – whether that’s drawing, sharing a memory, or even writing a limerick ... for the past two years. In the poem, Gwen reflects on the things she can no longer do at her age, while celebrating the things that she can do – like enjoying her garden in the summertime. The Telephone
for staying cool in a heatwave Check on older neighbours or relatives who live alone and are living with health issues – Especially if they are at higher risk of becoming unwell in extreme temperatures ... sunscreen of factor 30 or above, wear a hat and keep in the shade when possible. When inside, try to keep your home cool – Keep curtains and blinds closed in rooms that catch the sun, and shut windows during
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the COVID-19 vaccine? With your help, Age UK can better understand. The COVID-19 vaccination rollout in the UK has now reached 20 million people. But not everyone is taking the opportunity to receive their ... to 72% of Asian people and 49% of Black people. It is difficult to know if this is being borne out in the uptake of the coronavirus vaccine, as there are not official statistics on the ethnicity of people