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  1. Understanding frailty

    The term frailty or ‘being frail’ is often used to describe a particular state of health. Read this guide from Age UK for more information around frailty.

  2. ECO and GBIS solid wall insulation scheme issues

    scheme is due to end on 31 December 2026. Routine checks have identified some quality issues with the fitting of internal and external solid wall insulation under two energy efficiency schemes - the Energy Company

  3. A tribute to my grandparents

    getting married in December, a year to the day after the last time I saw my grandad. It feels very fitting, because I know that Nanny and Poppa will both feature heavily in my wedding speech. I also hope

  4. 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

  5. Warm Homes programme

    trusted handyperson will visit your home to check how energy efficient it is. The handyperson can fit appropriate equipment to increase the energy efficiency. This includes things like: energy saving light

  6. Denise discusses tough topics

    panellist, Kaye Adams, is going to be on Strictly Come Dancing. Are you a fan of dance as a way to keep fit? “I’m an alright dancer. My husband is the worst dancer in the entire universe, so I try ... warmers and headbands and did it. Dance, with a bit of added fun, is such an incredible way to keep fit.” There’s obviously a vital social aspect to these activities. Why is this more important

  7. Articles and resources for professionals

    other measures we have gone backwards. Fewer people are getting 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

  8. 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

  9. Exercise and physical activity classes

    There’s something to suit everyone at Age UK’s wide range of exercise classes.  Why is keeping fit in later life so beneficial? Here are just some of the benefits of physical activity: Helps you to ... a while, don’t worry. Our classes and clubs focus on gentle exercise to help you to regain your fitness at your own pace. If you’re used to regular physical activity, exercises can be tailored to be more

  10. New website promoting home safety

    service working with agencies, such as local fire services, to improve home safety – this includes the fitting of smoke alarms, carbon monoxide detectors and grab rails. However, the cost of carrying out improvements

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