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  1. Handyperson services for older people

    usually help with: Small repairs - putting up curtain rails, shelves and pictures Safety measures - fitting smoke alarms, carbon monoxide detectors and grab rails Home security - door and window locks, door

  2. Lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans (LGBT+) information and advice

    make sure they’re always respected.  Staying connected Staying connected as we get older is key to staying happy and healthy. Find out more about what's available to you, including social groups

  3. Embracing at-home exercise

    workout videos are removing barriers to help older people be more active. Since beginning her own fitness journey in her mid-30s, personal trainer Lavina Mehta MBE has been on a mission to help people of ... continues Lavina. “I also try to explain a lot of the science about why building muscle is so key to our longevity and maintaining our independence. “They’re feeling the benefit –

  4. Building on success to beat loneliness

    lonely by 2034. This has far-reaching consequences for older people’s physical and mental health. Key findings 940,000 older people (aged 65+) in the UK are often lonely . 270,000 older people (aged 65+) ... reveals just how varied people’s needs and experiences are. There isn’t a ‘one size fits all’ solution to this challenge, so we have to get creative to help people develop their own

  5. Black History Month 2023

    to ensuring everyone can thrive in later life. We know older people are not a monolith and one size fits all services do not meet diverse needs. We are working hard to ensure we are equipped to provide tailored ... Lauretta image We know Black people have a long history in Britain dating back to the Roman times. Two key themes of this year’s Black History Month are 'Before Windrush' and 'Saluting Our Sisters'. To

  6. The Alzheimer's Show 2022

    cyclist’ rather than ‘Peter the man with dementia’. And there’s no one-size-fits-all; what’s important is focusing on the things that matter most to us personally. “It ... advice content right. As part of the team responsible for it, I was glad we were there, as it was a key opportunity to receive feedback. While we already develop our guides with input from older people,

  7. Older Men at the Margins

    social networks. Other causes may be more practical, like struggling to find groups or activities that fit their needs or interests." The study, entitled Older Men at the Margins, focused on ‘seldom-heard’ ... feel a sense of renewed purpose by contributing to the running and organisation of the group, were key to the men interviewed. “It’s much better to give than to take,” says study participant Andrew, 68

  8. The many wins of walking football

    Football, fitness and friendship We speak to four local Age UKs about the benefits the Age UK Walking Football Programme is bringing to older people in their communities. Age UK, in partnership with Sport ... even in the face of the limitations that resulted from the COVID-19 pandemic, the prospect of keeping fit remained important to older people. “We have a service called Active Chats, which combines befriending

  9. The Big Bag Challenge

    provide vital support to older people.  Still got items you'd like to donate? Just use the search box below to find your nearest Age UK shop.  What we need Your clutter sets our hearts a-flutter!

  10. Donate your unwanted items by post

    in a bag or box and send them to this address: FREEPOST RRYZ-UJKS-UTXT, AGE UK, Unit 44, Hardwick Grange, Woolston, WARRINGTON, WA1 4RF. Send your parcel. Take your packed envelope, bag or box to your local ... generosity! Please note: the size of the bag is 17x24 inches. For larger donations, we suggest using a box instead. In some areas, we may be able to collect your items if you have a large number of things to

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