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  1. Looking after your health and wellbeing during the cost of living crisis

    public transport instead of your car  If you drive and you're worried about the costs of running your car, don't let this keep you from going out and doing the things you enjoy. Public transport is cheaper ... you to do your shopping and see friends and family independently. You may be entitled to public transport concessions .   The quotes from older people come from an Age UK online survey open 4-27th

  2. Questions to ask before travelling

    useful to have completed before talking to your travel agent or holiday company. Transfers and transport If you're going to the airport, do you need a specially adapted taxi? Will there be assistance from ... if you are out and about on organised excursions, you’ll want to ask questions about the transport: are ramps or hydraulic lifts available? How many steps are involved when visiting attractions?

  3. Accessible days out in the South East

    is asked for too (in lieu of a hire fee). The grounds here are vast and varied, so this mode of transport will really offer a superb chance to discover, in comfort, some of the far flung corners that might ... estates of parkland, for visitors of all ages and abilities. Denbies Wine Estate  in Dorking transports people around the vineyards with a historical audio guide, so slopes and hills present no problem

  4. Ageing in coastal and rural communities

    lack of support networks among people who move to rural and coastal communities Gaps in public transport provision Gaps in support for carers and people with dementia Core approaches We have also identified

  5. Help with shopping

    are suitable for older people who are mobile enough to go out but need some extra assistance with transport to and getting around food stores. These services can be one-to-one schemes whereby local Age UK

  6. Day centres for older people

    and pick you up from your house to take you to our day centre. Most Age UKs offer this optional transport service . Settle into the centre over a cup of tea and a chat Morning activities will begin A freshly-prepared

  7. International Women's Day 2023

    is  promoting older women's rights at the UN Commission on the Status of Women meeting, in New York.” This year, Age International is focused on promoting healthy ageing – including gender

  8. What do older people think about access to cash?

    getting money during the crisis, as our bank is more than 10 miles away and if we cannot use public transport, we cannot get there. I also won’t be able to get out if the chiropodist can’t call ... People need free access to cash where they live and shop as those with limited mobility or who lack transport will struggle with travelling greater distances. Speaking to older people Many older people still

  9. The impact of the pandemic

    Confidence to get out and about in the community, seeing friends and family, and using public transport had increased very slightly between September 2021 and April 2022, with additional small increases ... came into force in February 2022. Still, only 48% of older people felt confident when using public transport; 33% when using leisure facilities; 35% when going to group activities and classes; and 36% when

  10. Health conditions that can affect your driving

    There's a lot to consider if you're an older driver. Our information and advice can help you learn how to declare health conditions to the DVLA, undertake a driving assessment and adapt to life without driving.

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