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  1. Articles and resources for professionals

    Read the latest blogs and insights from Age UK aimed at professional audiences.

  2. A 'novel' prize for the over 50s

    latest novel, Ten Days, was published in 2016. Gillian's top writing tips Get into a routine – set an alarm to tell you when to write. Write every day – even when you don't feel like it. Just start   – ... particularly creative, Gillian says, "set an alarm for a predecided period and, even if you don't manage many words, don't leave your writing space until that alarm rings." "You have to love and believe in

  3. Why it's time to act now to age better

    regular exercise lowers cardiovascular disease risk. Better balance, with fewer falls:  regular movement reduces fall risk. A healthier metabolism:  staying active reduces your risk of type 2

  4. Exercise and physical activity classes

    of the benefits of physical activity: Helps you to maintain a healthy weight Reduce your risk of falls by strengthening your muscles It is linked to supporting your thinking skills Boost your mood and

  5. GP services for older people

    condition. For example, they may refer you to a chiropodist, for a hearing test, or to your local falls prevention service. These other health professionals may visit you at home or hold clinics at a local

  6. Age UK's Advice Line during the coronavirus crisis

    3 weeks without carers and hasn’t been able to shower. His sister also worries that he’s had some falls and wonders whether he’s taking his medication." Supporting people like this through these incredibly

  7. At the centre of local support

    other centres were providing long-term support as part of NHS pathways – for example long-term falls prevention or rehabilitation programmes post-NHS discharge – while some day centres specialising

  8. How is the coronavirus vaccine rollout going?

    More than 20 million people have had their first vaccination and our current lockdown is leading to falls in the numbers of infections, hospitalisations and deaths. So, if you’re one of the almost 1

  9. The successes of the Joining Forces programme

    didn’t marry or have children. Bryan has long-term visual impairment and recently suffered a number of falls. Despite his brother living closeby and visiting him regularly, Bryan described himself as a ‘recluse’

  10. Gwen's story

    Gwen will put up a tree for her grandson’s benefit, but that’s about it. Christmas Eve falls on a Sunday this year – and weekends have long been a challenge for Gwen. While local people

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