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  1. Your brain – what it is and what it does

    The human brain is responsible for everything you do, think, feel and say. Age UK explain what the brain is, what it does and how it works.

  2. Brenda's story

    Brenda shares her story and explains how an intergenerational friendship has made a life-changing difference.

  3. Older people's policy is now a mess

    A looming catastrophe Caroline Abrahams, Charity Director at Age UK, examines the consequences of the Government's decision on Winter Fuel Payments, and what should be done differently. As of Friday 13 ... 13 September 2024, it’s official: more than three quarters of a million older people on very low incomes will lose their Winter Fuel Payment this year because they won’t be claiming the Pension

  4. What’s the difference between a raffle and a lottery?

    A raffle and lottery are both popular games in the UK that can result in cash prizes, but what exactly are the differences between the two?

  5. Is a lengthy lockdown for older people on the way?

    Charity Director Caroline Abrahams ponders what a prolonged lockdown for older people as part of the Government's 'exit plan' will mean.

  6. What is k and who are the super-spreaders?

    They're terms used a lot recently regarding coronavirus, but what do they mean? Dr Elizabeth Webb explains the science behind them.

  7. What is equity release and how does it work?

    Equity release is a way of releasing cash from your home without having to move – but it comes with certain risks.  All firms advising on or selling equity release have to be regulated by the ... you ever need it. You should choose a product from a company that's a member of the Equity Release Council . This is an industry body and its members agree to follow a voluntary code of conduct and meet

  8. Changes to immigration status - what is an eVisa?

    Physical documents to record your immigration status are being replaced with a new digital system known as an eVisa. Find out more from Age UK.

  9. What is the value of an older person’s life?

    UK's Charity Director discusses a hot topic that's arisen as a result of the pandemic. Earlier this week it was suggested that the Prime Minister did not want to impose a second lockdown in autumn last ... because “ the people who are dying are essentially all over 80”. I have no idea if this is true or not, and it’s not the purpose of this blog to decide. But let’s be honest, we’ve

  10. What is ageism? Age discrimination & your rights

    Ageism, discrimination based on a person’s age, has a dramatic‚ detrimental effect on older people but this is often not acknowledged.

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