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  1. Dementia support services and groups

    with dementia. Find out more about our befriending services Local Age UKs offer a range of groups, classes and events for people living with dementia. Maintenance Cognitive Stimulation Therapy Age UK runs ... usually an option to arrange transport to and from the venue. Dementia-friendly classes and events Some of our classes are specifically for people with dementia to help to improve their mood and memory

  2. Celebrating special grandparents

    generous and supportive. Born and raised in Whitby in Yorkshire, she was a strong northern lady who taught me to live life to the fullest. If there was ever the opportunity to get some fresh air, Grandma was the ... charity was because of my Grandma's love of adventure and of giving things a go. Grandma supported me throughout the lead-up to the marathon by baking cakes for my fundraising bake sale and checking in

  3. Foot care services for older people

    clinic At home, if you are housebound At one of our day centres  How to find foot care services near me Contact your local Age UK to book an appointment and to find out more about what care it provides

  4. Crucial connections

    that is where I felt that it was the most inspirational for me. I had somebody to talk to and explain my grievances to; somebody who listened to me.” Seetal has now made a full recovery and is looking ... idea of a telephone friend was first raised. “I was lonely, but when it was first suggested to me I had my doubts,” she reveals. “I decided to open myself to the possibility of friendship

  5. Ramadan: Sajeda's story

    kitchen but was soon running her own classes. She gets joy from how happy the successful completion of a recipe makes people. She recalls leading one of the men’s classes, like the one attended by celebrity ... so she’s concentrating on returning to teaching. “It makes my life worth it. It gives me a purpose. If I didn’t do it, what would I do? I don’t want to be lying down at home doing

  6. Things to do to feel less lonely

    You could try something: active  like walking, swimming or yoga artistic  like a painting class or choir educational  like a U3A learning group . Sometimes, feelings of loneliness are associated ... reassuring. It helped so much to be around people who understood what I was going through without me having to explain it. If you have difficulty getting out and about, or if socialising in person feels

  7. Loneliness stories

    a range of topics, and they have developed a strong friendship. 92-year-old Joseph from Sandwell, near Birmingham, was referred to Age UK by a local community officer after his wife of 64 years died. Even ... My doctor told me that if it hadn’t been for the fact she just decided to pop in and see me and then acted so quickly, I’d be dead. I literally owe my life to Age UK. 'My doctor told me that if it hadn’t

  8. Age UK at the Alzheimer's show 2019

    such as arts, singing and music. "They give me a sense of purpose," he explains. "They help me engage with other people and deal with my frustration." Art classes are another therapeutic activity for people

  9. Fundraising at school

    class="intro">Get inspired for your own top-of-the-class fundraiser with our simple and flexible ideas.

    Ideas that deserve an A+ Need some more inspiration? Explore our full list of fundraising

  10. The women of walking football

    sessions. “The immediate response [from older women] has been ‘well that’s not for me.’ Positioning it as a social opportunity and a chance to be active has increased participation ... buy-in, and utilised a familiar, local, indoor venue that many of our participants use for existing classes so they felt at home in the environment.” Jo and the team at Age UK Sheffield are also looking

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