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  1. A Life Less Lonely

    Age UK discuss loneliness with Nick Duerden, the author of 'A Life Less Lonely: What We Can All Do to Lead More Connected, Kinder Lives'.

  2. A Christmas less lonely

    More than 1 million older people in the UK will feel lonely this Christmas. For the first time in 20 years, Age UK volunteer Terrence won't be one of them.

  3. A passion for pets

    “They're my family.” Ann, a member of the Age UK Telephone Friendship Service, discusses her lifelong devotion to animals and the many benefits of owning pets. “You could have a diamond ring, and it wouldn't ... and ensure that its wellbeing is preserved, so it gives you a routine,” explains Ann. “And with dogs you have to take them for a walk, which helps with mobility, and opens up an avenue for

  4. Women on a mission

    volunteers like Charlie, Judith and Coletta, the experience of giving back isn’t just making a difference to older people’s lives – it’s bringing joy to their own lives, too. Charlie ... feeling lonely or need support, and it’s my first proper experience of volunteering. I was mainly a stay-at-home mum and freelancer for many years. Then as my children grew up and became less time-consuming

  5. Become a trustee

    people, of all ages, with a range of professional and life experience, to join the Age UK Board of Trustees.  Our trustees are essential to our success as a charity. As a trustee, you'll set our direction

  6. Owning a pet

    A pet can be a loyal companion as we get older, and it's not unusual to decide to keep a cat or a dog in later in life.

  7. Are you a winner?

    recently, it's easy to check whether you're a lucky winner.  Simply enter your unique Age UK Weekly Lottery number and surname below – or, if you've bought a lottery ticket in one of our Age UK stores

  8. A guide to campaigning

    We recognise that we are most likely to be successful if we create a strong network of campaigners, focus on a few campaigns at a time, listen carefully to older people and give them lots of opportunities ... protect vital services that older people rely on. Campaigning can also be great fun, helping to build a sense of purpose. Depending on the nature of the campaign, it can give you the opportunity to work with

  9. Become a fundraiser

    Become a fundraiser

  10. A recipe for camaraderie

    the menu. Food plays an important role in our lives. As well as providing vital nutrition, it can be a means of bringing people together. Meanwhile, developing cooking skills can also help us feel more self-sufficient ... example – from different generational norms to feelings of self-consciousness about not having a signature dish beyond beans on toast. Age UK Barnet wants to change that. They run affordable face-to-face

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