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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.
Presenter and author Philippa Forrester discusses her recent book, Wild Woman, the vital knowledge of older people, and how nature can help us all feel better.
Read postcards from members of the public explaining why their MP needs to care about social care.
from the word go. You couldn't have picked a more perfect person for me,” says Sandra of her telephone friend, Sarena. Sandra has been speaking to Sarena for the past eight years, since the death ... piece of me had been taken away.” Sandra, 69, has lived in the same bungalow in south-west England for almost 30 years. Sadly, many of the neighbours Sandra used to know have moved or passed away. Meanwhile
The Age UK Advice Line will be open as usual on Christmas Day. Find out what the day is like and how your support means we can be there for people over the festive period.
Salford has the Critchley Community Hub, which recently celebrated its fifth birthday. We paid them a visit, to sit in their garden, and discuss the many benefits it's had on older people in the local area
A brief history of Age UK and the charities that came together to form us.
‘new variant’ of the coronavirus emerging this week, it's natural to worry what this means for peoples' chances of getting the virus and the effectiveness of the vaccine. Should we be concerned? Dr Elizabeth
Fred's story symbolises the many experiences of the 1.2 million older people across the UK who often feel lonely. Age UK is determined to be there to provide support.
Caring for someone can be challenging at the best of times. Age UK gives tips to help carers and their loved ones cope during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Caroline Abrahams, Charity Director at Age UK, considers what Her Majesty The Queen meant to older people, and the model she set for ageing.