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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.
Age UK meets Lavina Mehta MBE, who's spent lockdown helping older people get fit, with a little help from her mother-in-law.
Geriatrician Dr Lucy Pollock discusses new book The Golden Rule, tailored healthcare, and how to build a better society for older people.
We speak to Ruby Wax about her new book on mindfulness, and how it can benefit older people during trying times.
We speak to Roger Clough about his book Oldenland, a lifelong interest in ageing, and theory vs. practice when it comes to old age.
Take a look at our article on what to ask when booking a holiday if you have limited mobility, disability or care needs.
How economics affects ageing (and vice versa) is explored in a new series of books by José Luis Iparraguirre, the Chief Economist at Age UK and Professor of Economics at the University of Morón in Buenos
However, it’s important to remember these changes aren’t an inevitable part of later life and there are so many things we can do to keep our brains healthy. If you are unsure what these are ... resources outline lifestyle choices we can make to maintain or improve our thinking skills in later life. Age UK's Staying Sharp webpages have a wealth of information on this subject, highlighting
A day in the life of those taking calls on the Age UK Advice Line.
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 and by how much, and which factors separate out those ... in wellbeing and a feeling of helplessness to make changes to improve things. The main aspects of life impacting on our wellbeing are our social lives, health, financial situation, and hobbies or activities
feel more able to admit they're lonely. Women are more likely to live longer than men and experience life events, like losing their partner, which can cause loneliness. Women are more likely to have wider ... or hidden groups of men aged 65+ seek to maintain social engagement and combat loneliness in later life. These groups were: Single and living alone. Gay or bisexual and living alone. Living alone in