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  1. Jeanette's story

    lots more aches and pains because of the cold weather,” she tells us. “I’m not so mobile in the winter, and I don’t really want to go out because I’m frightened of having an ... concerns over her energy bills, it has allowed her to buy herself a second-hand mobility scooter to help with her mobility problems in winter and all year round. “Without Age UK, I wouldn’t

  2. Together we're not alone

    strokes, former delivery driver Michael, 73, has lived alone in sheltered accommodation. His ongoing mobility problems mean that Michael can go days without speaking to another person. With no support system

  3. Help a lonely older person this Christmas

    Since Brenda's husband died 20 years ago, she's become more isolated with each passing year. Her mobility issues mean she struggles to get out and about and, without anyone to speak to, her days have felt

  4. Cascade Volunteer Training Programme

    in personalised activity planning, to train volunteers in roles to support greater independence, mobility and social interaction using the concept of the Tea Party. Visit the NAPA website Life and Soul

  5. Tackling Inequalities Fund

    older people we surveyed by: reducing their ability to do day-to-day activities leading to a loss of mobility and balance from moving less experiencing increased pain from untreated medical conditions, and

  6. Preventing falls

    avoid a fall, but actually, movign more and staying active is the best thing you can do to stay as mobile and independent as possible. Being active can help you maintain your strength, balance and coordination ... or it may be that you need to be referred for a hearing test and prescribed an NHS digital hearing aid in one or both ears.  Find out more about hearing loss Manage your health conditions and medicines

  7. Painful Journeys for veterans

    should. Not everyone is eligible for free hospital transport, with veterans, people with limited mobility and those who are very unwell, among others, finding themselves ineligible. Extra costs to older

  8. Summer active challenge

    got you itching to get outside and get moving? Make this summer one to remember with a challenge in aid of Age UK! Choose your challenge How will the money I raise help? Just £20 can help connect an

  9. Top tips for ageing better

    Functional fitness sounds fancy, but it really just means exercises that build your strength, stamina and mobility and help you perform real-life, day-to-day activities. Functional fitness involves movements that ... dressing, and cooking may seem easy now – maintaining strength ensures they stay that way. Good mobility and fitness also allow us to enjoy hobbies, traveling, and socialising with family and friends –

  10. Health conditions that can affect your driving

    There's a lot to consider if you're an older driver. Our information and advice can help you learn how to declare health conditions to the DVLA, undertake a driving assessment and adapt to life without driving.

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