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  1. Talking helps

    NHS talking therapies can really help when you're feeling low, anxious or out of sorts. They’re proven to work – and they can work particularly well for older people.

  2. 5 ways to make 2019 a happy new year

    protect our brains as we age. There are lots of ways to make new connections. Many local Age UKs run classes and activities you could join. Or why not sign up to become a telephone friend through our  ... a lady called Ruth and I’ve been speaking to her ever since. She’s been like a daughter to me. It just makes me feel good.  3. Manage your money Getting the finances in order is often top of the to-do

  3. Friendship and fun for isolated older women

    experiences In addition to monthly get-togethers like this, the group meets for a weekly exercise class and occasional excursions to places of interest, with recent trips ranging from Hyde Park to a fruit ... I tell everyone to come along!” Whether attendees are swimming in the sea, trying out their Zumba moves or learning new cuisines, Rahima has seen for herself how each new experience makes such a difference

  4. Opening up through poetry

    tennis coach. He’s always loved dancing, too, which is why he attends the Silver Swans ballet classes at Age UK Leicestershire & Rutland . Bobba also loves that Leicester has such a dynamic poetry ... the experience of, as part of my gay life, affection from another man... That released the poetry in me. Poetry and sexuality Bobba shared a passion for poetry with his ex-wife. She used to read poems to

  5. The impact of the pandemic

    findings from March and April 2022 showed a slight improvement across many areas of life, but nowhere near as much as we would have expected or liked to see. In October 2022, 80% of older people told us they ... using public transport; 33% when using leisure facilities; 35% when going to group activities and classes; and 36% when going to religious venues. Fear of contracting the virus was still evident, along with

  6. 80 years of Age UK Norwich

    decades supporting older people across the city. Formed on 27 April 1945, as the Second World War neared its end, the Norwich Older People’s Welfare Committee was created by local leaders and volunteers ... but Audrey has also become a regular at a whole host of classes and clubs run by Age UK Norwich . “I absolutely love my sit-fit classes,” says Audrey. “Without them I’d be stuck

  7. A special bond

    grandkids over. If I didn’t have the kids to look after, I might as well say goodbye. They keep me going; I don't know where I'd be without them. Supporting the younger generation Speaking from experience ... cope. She’s very grateful for me looking after Cayden. She always says she doesn’t know how to thank me but I tell her, “There's no need to thank me – it's my pleasure.” Teaching

  8. The Rainbow Café: a much-needed safe space

    came in to have a chat with me and she said that her partner had gone into a care home,” Carol tells us. “And I asked, ‘what’s his name?’ She gave me a long look and said, ‘actually ... wants to be as authentic as possible. The other members were so sweet and welcoming to him. He sent me an e-mail afterwards and he said the advice and friendship is going to help him going forwards in his

  9. Embracing at-home exercise

    go for a walk,” Lavina explained when we spoke to her in early 2021 . “But the free classes have created a virtual community to combat loneliness .” Four years on, Lavina is determined ... says. “The workouts are really very positive for every age.” For those who attend her classes, no matter their age, the benefits are clear. “In the workouts, we always start with a breathing

  10. Free days out in the UK

    ‘allowed to breathe’. As well as having plenty of space to walk around, you can join sculpture classes, see the exhibitions and five indoor galleries, and of course sit down at the restaurant for that ... workshops, which are chargeable. Find out more on the official website Godolphin Estate, Helston Located near Helston, this ancient estate is truly stunning, with acres of open countryside available for all,

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