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  1. Retirement on the road

    – my daughter thought I’d gone bonkers!” laughs Siobhan. “But when I turned the key in the lock of that motorhome, I was crying and giggling at the same time. I had no idea where I was ... in one, never driven one, but it felt like the answer.” Life on four wheels Since getting the keys to her new life, Siobhan has made plenty of memories. “There’s no such thing as an average

  2. Tackling Inequalities Fund

    information but, as a “Covid vulnerable" retiree, it was great to be out socialising but feeling safe as it was outdoors. The group of people were extremely friendly. This programme was funded by Sport

  3. Planning for end of life

    for as it progresses are really important.  In some areas, there are local registers that hold key information about the preferences of people nearing the end of life. Your GP or medical team should ... to keep key documents together in a safe place and tell your carers, a family member or the executor of your will where they are. This can make things easier for them later down the line. Key documents

  4. Painful Journeys for veterans

    really struggle to travel to routine appointments, with older people and their families facing three key issues: Long and uncomfortable public transport journeys to and from hospital. Many older people have ... to their hospital appointments. Every older person deserves to get to their hospital appointments safely without it being a struggle. The NHS review is a step towards stopping painful journeys being part

  5. Things to think about when making Christmas plans

    distancing required. While for some this will be a relief, many will be worried about keeping themselves safe. What are the questions we should all be asking in order to make the most informed decision about ... meet up with, consider the risk coronavirus would pose to them if they were to catch it. Age is the key risk factor for needing to go to hospital with, and dying from, coronavirus. Although fewer than 1

  6. Public policy briefings

    could improve the lives of older people. We produce briefings on key legislation and debates to outline our position as an organisation and key priorities for people in later life. We also submit evidence

  7. What is WhatsApp?

    your message into the message box. The messages you send will appear in a green box on the right-hand side of the screen and the messages you receive will appear in a grey box on the left-hand side of your ... a conversation with the person you want to send a photo to. Click the '+' icon next to the message box. You can then choose whether you want to take a photo or video to send (by clicking 'camera') or whether

  8. Getting older people fighting fit for life post-lockdown

    Lavina Mehta MBE comes in. She’s spent lockdown getting older people stretching, squatting and boxing their way to fitness. Lavina wasn’t always interested in physical activity. For several years ... – as some will have been isolating or shielding, I had to think about how to do cardio exercises safely from home; 3. Strength training – lifting tins/plastic bottles to build muscle mass; and 4

  9. Do what you can

    something that you really enjoy doing?’ Someone may enjoy walking, just popping down to the post box or having a chat with a neighbour over the fence. In finding out something that’s enjoyable, ... everyday exercises you recommend for older people wanting to maximise strength? “One of the key things for balance and strength is having strong legs. It’s therefore important to strengthen

  10. 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

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