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  1. Margaret's resilience

    lot of people think the world started when they were born. They don't think we've got a past, and it's a shame.” Margaret hobbies Struggling on a single pension Things changed for Margaret in 2023 ... chips – I couldn't do it.” The Advice Line lifeline At one point one of Margaret’s nieces, who is a social worker, told her to get in touch with Age UK. “So, I rang the Advice Line

  2. Tom's incredible feet

    Britain.” Then in 2004, at the age of 67, Tom decided to take on his first marathon. He’s since run around 25 more. And while Tom stopped doing marathons four years ago, he still runs regular ... for several weeks afterwards. I can't describe it, but walking back to the coach after London, there's all these people looking at your medal hanging around your neck and they all give you the thumbs up

  3. Mother's Day

    For Mother's Day, we share these accounts of the difference three special mums continue to make.

  4. Steve's story

    How a new connection has helped Steve, a storyteller from Age UK's Christmas appeal, to endure life's challenges.

  5. Carer's checklist

    checklist will help you get the support and information you need. Get a carer's assessment with your local council A carer's assessment will help you find out what you need and what could help you with ... help with caring equipment that would make your life easier as a carer. Find out more about the carer's assessment Register as a carer with your GP Let your doctor know that you're caring for someone, as

  6. Joyce's story

    Joyce is her husband's 24/7 carer. Coping was already tough, but the coronavirus guidelines introduced by the Government have intensified their situation.

  7. The Exilarch's Foundation

    Dr Naim Dangoor CBE has kindly decided to support Age UK's information and advice work through The Exilarch's Foundation.

  8. Ramadan: Sajeda's story

    Barnet, discusses her experiences of Ramadan, past and present. Sajeda was born in Kampala, Uganda’s capital city, where there was a large mosque that she attended with her family. During celebrations ... was a central part of Sajeda’s life. When her mother’s side of the family arrived in Uganda from India and settled in a small village, they first built houses of brick and mud, then they built

  9. Gwen's story

    she tells us. “It’s nice to feed them, isn’t it?” Aside from “pottering” in the garden with her feathered friends, 78-year-old Gwen’s daily routine is one of distractions ... challenges. It’s also a world away from Singapore, where Gwen grew up – a place of heat and vibrancy – and the culture shock of that difference lasts to this day. Gwen’s daughter and grandson

  10. Brenda's story

    school cook for 20 years. She still had her son living at home, which back then was a three-bedroom house. Brenda therefore wasn’t so alone, plus she was kept busy and maintained her independence. While ... the life and soul, Brenda was much quieter, so had to come out of her shell after her husband’s death. She had to get her head around the financial and logistical concerns of the household too, in

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