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  1. Age UK's Advice Line during the coronavirus crisis

    In this time of uncertainty, people are anxious about how to keep themselves and their loved ones safe and healthy. They need somewhere to turn to for information, reassurance and support. Thankfully, ... tears, looking for advice for her friend. Her friend can’t go out for shopping as she has underlying medical conditions, and Fay is desperate to help her. Like Fay, many of the recent callers are having issues

  2. Information for older trans people

    be influenced by different things, including how old you were when you transitioned, if you took medication as part of your transition and when that was. Whatever your experience, there's information and

  3. Understanding AI

    80. Here, we answer some of the most common questions about AI: what it can do, how we can all stay safe and how we can keep informed as the technology continues to evolve. What is AI? AI is technology that ... help you stay organised: you can get apps to remind you about appointments, prompt you to take medication and keep track of your to-do list. It can support healthcare: some NHS services now use AI-powered

  4. Ruby Wax on mindfulness for older people

    people would meet fortnightly in different cafes and chat about what was happening in their lives in a safe, non-judgemental space. This idea would, of course, prove even more vital once COVID arrived. Conscious ... with clinical depression almost a decade ago, spent just as long trying psychiatry, therapy and medication that worked for her and stayed working. She eventually tried mindfulness, which she found a useful

  5. Coronavirus vaccine and treatments

    independent experts that advise Government on all vaccines) have assessed all approved vaccines to be safe and able to offer a high level of protection against becoming severely unwell with coronavirus, including ... available, no one will receive a vaccine that hasn’t been properly approved and shown to be safe. The NHS will contact you if your NHS record suggests you might be eligible for a seasonal spring

  6. Pet pals: companionship in later life

    older people who don’t drive anymore, we’ll also take animals to the vets or pick up medication if needed. “Often, we’re contacted by people who don’t need support yet, but ... unpredictability of my health.” With some swift adaptations to keep both volunteers and pet owners safe, Keep Your Pet even continued to operate during the pandemic – “those dogs still needed

  7. Age UK's digital instruction guides

    and how you can get started. Our step-by-step instruction guides can help you feel confident and safe online. They cover everything from sending an email and doing your shopping to just making sure you're ... really convenient – and can help you find a bargain. But knowing where to start and how to do it safely can seem daunting. Our guides can help. Feeling comfortable online can open up a whole new world

  8. Understanding polypharmacy

    can result in older people receiving large amounts of medication and treatments, sometimes for many years. Managing and taking multiple medications is called ‘polypharmacy’. More harm than good ... older people. There can be avoidable admissions to hospital due to severe medicines harm, from over-medication to people feeling unable to manage their medicines and not taking what they need. Older people

  9. Types of care home

    Care homes vary depending on the level of care provided. They range from nursing homes to homes for sufferers of dementia. Find out more from Age UK.

  10. Preventing and treating burns

    inwards and cook on the back burners where possible. When heating food in the microwave, use microwave-safe cookware with a cover that allows steam to escape. Always use oven mitts to remove hot dishes ... well. Seek medical advice if the pain doesn’t get better. You can call 111 who will advise you on what to do next. While minor burns can be treated at home, it's important to seek medical treatment

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