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Why do we value old objects over older people? Age UK is here to change how we age.
Here's how, with your support, Age UK is supporting older people through the cost of living crisis.
A range of products to help you make the most of later life are available through Age UK Trading, with profits given to the charity.
Things you can do to help older people with practical stuff, or keeping spirits up, during this period of social distancing in response to the coronavirus outbreak.
Age UK's Health Influencing team details how professionals can support older people through the expected challenges of the coming year.
after the vaccine With more and more older people receiving the coronavirus vaccine, it's natural to let out a collective sigh of relief. But what then? Can older people return to how they were living pre-pandemic ... vaccination may not offer you complete protection from becoming unwell with coronavirus There are still large numbers of people with coronavirus in the UK. Recent estimates suggest about 1 person in every 50 in England
Age UK's Health Influencing team discusses updates to the NHS 10 Year Plan and what to expect in 2026.
Find out how Age UK is helping older people take part in physical activity through innovative programmes.
The House of Lords COVID-19 Committee met with older people from across the UK to look at the long-term implications of the pandemic on society and wellbeing.
The Age UK Health Influencing team discusses the impact of dismissing older people's mental health concerns, and what can be done to help.
Start the conversation One in four older people lives with an issue with their mental health, but there is support out there than can help by encouraging open discussion. The IAPT (Improving Access to ... disorders and depression. It aims to better people’s mental health by looking at methods of coping. But while the programme was created with all ages in mind, there are less over-65s using the service than
reduces our risk of infection, as well as relieving pain. Age UK’s foot care services help older people who are unable to look after their feet. Basic foot care services Over 80 local Age UKs have trained ... clinic At home, if you are housebound At one of our day centres How to find foot care services near me Contact your local Age UK to book an appointment and to find out more about what care it provides
Age UK's Charity Director, Caroline Abrahams, explains the five biggest priorities for older people from the next Government.