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  1. Why I run for Age UK

    for Age UK, and how he gets through the tougher parts of his challenges. Running is good for you. Doing it for Age UK is good for others. We speak to long-time supporter Scott, and hear from other fellow ... “It started for practical reasons: I had a knee operation and the doctor said it would help to strengthen the knee, but also to help me get fitter and lose some weight. My first run was a shambolic 10-minute

  2. Preparing emotionally for retirement

    70-year-old Jay Cassie talks to us about how she prepared emotionally for retirement and the 3-point plan which helped her. After working as Exhibition Coordinator for Earls Court and Olympia for 22 years ... to retirement: ‘I think like most people of any age, you think retirement is nirvana, you think it’s going to be fantastic. And I had worked in the exhibition business which meant I worked weekends

  3. Mashud and Shamsul

    "I am very proud of my children – their success is my success – and I share their joys." Mashud and his son Shamsul discuss their lives and their relationship over the years. Mashud, 83, lives in Bradford ... “My own father led a very busy life. He was very present, but not always close by because of his work. But I could feel the love that he had for all of his seven children. He met all of my needs –

  4. Disability Living Allowance

    (DLA) is a benefit for people who need extra care and support in their daily lives. Find out who is eligible from Age UK now.

  5. How to deal with grief after a bereavement

    Coping with loss can be extremely hard and you may find that you’re dealing with lots of different feelings. Read now for more information from Age UK.

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

    release refers to the various ways in which you can use your home to generate income. Find out more from Age UK now.

  7. Deprivation of assets in social care

    The rules about care home funding and reducing your assets are complicated. Find out more information from Age UK. Read now.

  8. Save our community transport

    The Department for Transport is planning to change the rules for minibus services. Write to your MP and urge them to stop this change. Find out more on Age UK.

  9. Rediscovering a musical time capsule

    they were very different. “We realised we had an affinity, musically,” explains Michael, now aged 72. Misty was later completed by singer Tony Wootton, guitarist Freddie Green, and drummer John ... been in. “She asked me where the album was,” recalls Michael, “and I said I had no idea, because I didn’t. To be honest, the band hadn’t crossed my mind until she brought it

  10. Making a will

    want to give any specific gifts to particular people where the 'residue' of the estate is to go (any property or money left over after paying funeral and administrative expenses, legacies and taxes) what ... appoint, you should talk to them to check they understand what's involved and that they're happy to do it. Find out more about being an executor There are a few different ways you can write your will: It’s

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