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  1. Black History Month

    Black slaves and former slaves to the struggle for abolition, while reminding us that before any White Britons expressed opposition to the trade, we played a central role in creating, perpetuating and ... lifetime of racism will have created significant barriers for Black older people and that they will have good reasons to be wary of organisations like ours unless we very deliberately remove those barriers and

  2. Help with shopping

    be difficult due to high or low shelves and a lack of adequate rest facilities Difficulty carrying goods to and from the supermarket Some people struggle with online shopping and/or value the social interaction

  3. Coronavirus, older Black people and health inequalities in the UK

    risk Black older people have experienced higher mortality from COVID-19 throughout the pandemic than White older people. This difference was particularly stark during the first wave of the epidemic, through ... COVID-19 than White older people. Research from the Office for National Statistics shows that in the second wave Black African men were more than twice as likely to have died from coronavirus than White British

  4. Shopping safely online

    securely by protecting your personal and financial information.  Online shopping allows you to buy goods or services over the internet. You can shop online from most major supermarkets and high-street shops ... smaller independent shops, for groceries, clothes, household items and more. You can either have goods delivered directly to your house (usually for a small delivery fee), or you can use a service called

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

    Myelin is white-ish in appearance, so these connections are known as ' white matter '. Individual axons come together in bundles to form communication pathways in the brain. These are known as ‘ white matter ... generate information in the form of electrical signals and the axons carry the signals to other cells. White matter tracts connect different parts of the cerebral cortex and other structures, allowing communication

  6. Crucial connections

    “I liked my telephone friend from the very beginning and over the years we’ve become very good friends.” Sheila My telephone friend was a lifesaver during lockdown. Now she’s almost ... The way they talk about normal things and the world is priceless. If you are lucky enough to have good friends what else do you want in life?” Sharing the journey As well as chats over the phone

  7. How to make your home more dementia friendly

    cookers already have these mechanisms built in. If you think you might leave the gas hob on, it's a good idea to fit a gas detector.  Be careful when using stainless steel appliances , like kettles ... cups and plates  to make it easier to identify food and drink. For example, mashed potato on a white plate can be tricky to see – a contrasting plate would make the potato more noticeable. Label

  8. Donate to our shops

    Quality homeware such as glassware, ornaments and kitchenware Books, CDs, DVDs, games and blurays Good quality toys, jigsaws and games Unfortunately there are a few items that we can't accept, as we're ... Shopping Centre, CW7 1BA  Yes Yes Gift Aid it! Help us raise even more money from your donated goods, by signing up to Gift Aid. How your support helps Your old clothes could help us be there to provide

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    They're popular for good reason! Explore the top ways to raise money for Age UK, and get inspired for your own fundraiser.

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  10. Lifelong love

    she was seven, so she’d get out of breath. She could go to work and had a good job, but her heart was not in very good condition at all.” “So I think I came along and she was 23 and I was ... We talk an awful lot - everything to do with life and living.” “Reminiscing about the good days with people at Age UK – you do bring light into our lives. I love it and I would miss it

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