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outside world. CH video Food2You operates from the centre owned by Age UK Lewisham and Southwark , but with use of the building limited by the coronavirus outbreak, it’s become Food2You’s headquarters, ... inside of our delivery vans, the office space, and all delivery equipment disinfected on a daily basis by our kind volunteers.” Caroline continues: “Deliveries have been significantly impacted, as we try to
Research tells us sex remains important in later life, but is there enough information available to older people?
heard similar sentiments expressed by others during the course of this pandemic. Quantity and quality of life It is often asserted that an older person’s life is worth less than a young person’s ... ‘a good innings’, as it is sometimes termed. Of course, it’s not just about quantity of life, quality matters too. There is an agreed methodology for measuring this which comes into play when
We all worry about our health as we get older. But, by having some routine health checks, you can spot any problems in the early stages when they're easier to treat. AAA screening is a way of checking ... the heart around the body. If a swelling in the aorta is left to get bigger it could burst, causing life-threatening bleeds inside the stomach. An abdominal aortic aneurysm won’t often have symptoms
Presenter and author Philippa Forrester discusses her recent book, Wild Woman, the vital knowledge of older people, and how nature can help us all feel better.
Eating well in later life Around 1 million people over 65 in the UK are undernourished or at risk of undernourishment. This week is the first UK Malnutrition Awareness Week, a joint project from the ... healthy weight and eating well in later life. Food is vital for our health and wellbeing. But more than this, for many of us, food is one of the greatest joys in life. From memories of birthday cakes as a
One of the ways that scammers commonly contact people is through the post. Learn how to protect yourself from postal scams from Age UK.
Geriatrician Dr Lucy Pollock discusses new book The Golden Rule, tailored healthcare, and how to build a better society for older people.
We speak to Ruby Wax about her new book on mindfulness, and how it can benefit older people during trying times.
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