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  1. Struggling to cope

    most of later life. Feeling well, having enough money, eating well and staying socially connected are key to wellbeing, but we know that some older people struggle with this. We wanted to know more about what

  2. Managing money in later life

    having a financially resilient retirement? What are the challenges in measuring financial resilience? Key messages We need a fundamental rethink of the language used in financial services to ensure that it

  3. Bill Bailey on keeping moving and growing older

    “Consistency is key.” The multi-talented comedian and exercise enthusiast discusses his new workout video with We Are Undefeatable to help people with long-term health conditions get more active. Comedian ... Days where you feel like you want to do something and days where you don’t. “What’s key with this campaign is that the exercises are primarily tailored to people who are finding it difficult

  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

  5. Reforming the Windrush Compensation Scheme

    must remain committed to righting the wrongs of the Windrush Scandal and the Compensation Scheme is key to this. An appropriately generous and well-run compensation scheme could begin to make amends for

  6. The Renters' Rights Act

    rollout of a database for landlords and councils. Meaning private landlords must register themselves and key information about their properties on this online system. More changes seeking to raise standards of

  7. CVs and job applications

    sure that they reflect the personal specification for the job you are applying for. You could make key words on your CV stand out by using bold text or bullet points. You‘ll often need to write a cover ... yourself and refer to which role or post you are applying for. You can also use it to highlight your key ‘selling points’. Ideally your cover letter should only be one to two sides of A4. You should include

  8. Helping older people get online

    in the UK don't use the internet. Older people who are without digital skills risk losing access to key services such as banking, shopping and health services, as well as communications platforms that keep ... is important to Jean and her granddaughter, Lauren. The Digital Champions Programme combines four key services to address the common barriers to digital inclusion. Digital Champions A Digital Champion

  9. All about Silver Sunday

    happen, often with little resource, and their kindness and willingness to go the extra mile is often key to helping to reassure the most nervous guests. The history of Silver Sunday Silver Sunday was started ... and advice sharing. The diversity of these events is a big part of Silver Sunday’s appeal. A key benefit of Silver Sunday is that it can be a first step to reintegrating for older people who have

  10. Power of attorney

      selling your home   paying your mortgage and bills   arranging repairs to your home. Key facts:    You decide when you want this type of LPA to start. This might be only if and when ... you receive   who you have contact with   what kind of social activities you take part in. Key facts:   Unlike an LPA for financial decisions, your attorney can only use this LPA if you no

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