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  1. Making the most of it - experiences of wellbeing in later life

    Our research report aimed to find out.  Read our report On this page, we cover some of the key themes: While our Index of Wellbeing in Later Life tells us which life factors are important to wellbeing ... weren't able to improve their wellbeing on their own. There were a variety of reasons for this, a key one being the lack of a support network. An important note for service providers is that these people

  2. Fit as a Fiddle

    programme, national and regional evaluations with key learning outcomes and recommendations have been produced throughout the 5-year programme. These aim to share key learning and highlight the impacts on older

  3. How to make your home more dementia friendly

    care for someone with dementia, these changes may reassure you that their home is as comfortable and safe as possible.  Making simple adjustments around your home can make a real difference, but there ... rooms. Stick Post-it Notes somewhere at eye level near the front door to remind you to pick up your keys and lock the door when you're leaving the house. If you're worried about going out alone and being

  4. Phone scams

    people out of their money. Find out some of the most common phone scams and what you can do to stay safe.

  5. What the NHS 10 Year Plan means for older people

    3 big changes The Age UK Health Influencing team discusses the key points addressed by the new NHS 10 Year Plan, and how they could impact older people. In Autumn 2024, the Labour Government committed ... working groups on care for people living with long-term conditions. We’ve now outlined what the 3 key shifts may mean for older people, as well as some of the concerns and challenges that may be faced

  6. The State of Health and Care of Older People in England 2025

    5 key takeaways Our new report examines how the health of older people and the strength of the social care system has changed in the past 10 years. This year marks the 10th anniversary of our first annual ... long-term social care support, fewer key health staff are working in the community, and perhaps worst of all, we are living fewer years in good health. Here are our 5 key takeaways about the state of health

  7. Longer tenancies would be good news for older private renters

    Security of tenure is key to ageing well Age UK and Age UK London are working jointly to seek reform of the private rented sector for the benefit of older renters. In July, the Government announced that ... vulnerable older people. An increase in the proportion of older tenants means that longer tenancies are key to making the private rented sector work for them. Most private renters today have ‘assured shorthold

  8. The court decision on discharges into care homes

    of the pandemic. While there is a completely understandable desire to assign responsibility for the key decisions, especially if you suffered the loss of a loved one, for us at Age UK it is the systemic ... When the Official Inquiry gets seriously underway in 2023 it’s crucial that these people feel safe to speak about their views and experiences and that they are listened to with understanding and respect

  9. How Age UK supported older people in 2025

    up and a cuppa in comfort. As Carol, one of the group’s founders explained: “This is a safe space – where you don’t have to explain yourself and your backstory every time.” ... that while many of us are living longer than in 2015, on many other measures we have gone backwards. Key issues affecting older people are being overlooked on a mass scale, and with huge long-term consequences

  10. Planning for end of life

    for as it progresses are really important.  In some areas, there are local registers that hold key information about the preferences of people nearing the end of life. Your GP or medical team should ... to keep key documents together in a safe place and tell your carers, a family member or the executor of your will where they are. This can make things easier for them later down the line. Key documents

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