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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.
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If you're eligible, you can apply for a medal for time spent in the armed forces
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'.
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.
“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
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
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
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
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.
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