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  1. Looking after your health and wellbeing during the cost of living crisis

    weather gets colder.  Wearing more layers - quote (HI CoL section) Wear multiple layers around the house Wearing multiple layers can keep you warmer than wearing one thick layer as warmth gets trapped between ... around the house as the cold can have an impact on your health.  But there are ways to help you afford your bills so you can use the energy you need to keep you and your home warm. Keep moving and try

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

    offer longer tenancies. It has received over 8,000 responses to its consultation paper. Having to move home can be expensive and difficult for all age groups but is a particular issue for vulnerable older ... for support. Moving frequently reduces those bonds of community and risks breaking ties with vital local services such as GPs and hospital clinics. The possibility of being forced to move can cause real

  3. How my grandparents inspired me

    in the same house their entire lives. Even now, whenever I see their old house, I think of all the happy times I had with them there.” Although university and jobs led to her moving further away ... staying in touch with her grandparents. “All of my family is based in the north, so when I moved to Bristol for a while, I was much further away than anyone else,” Hannah explains. “My

  4. How to keep your hands and feet warm in winter

    It's important to keep your hands, feet and head warm as the weather gets colder. Find out more with Age UK.

  5. Knitted together

    are plenty of wellbeing benefits woven in too. “It’s an opportunity to get out of the house,” says Purvy. “Sometimes, when attendees come in, they can be a bit quiet, but then they ... something they can still do. I’ve seen how it can keep their minds fit by keeping their fingers moving.” Sheila’s aware of the impact that the club has had on her mental and physical health

  6. Getting older people fighting fit for life post-lockdown

    haven’t left the house for months, even to go for a walk, because they’re so scared. I’ve had to encourage them to use the stairs to get their steps in, or get their feet moving while they’re ... gardens.” “If people haven’t done any exercise during lockdown but want to get moving to be fitter for spending more time outdoors, it’s important to start off small. There’s

  7. Sporty ideas

    Age UK you'll be making a huge difference to the older people who need our support.

    Let's get moving Need some more inspiration? Explore our full list of fundraising ideas

  8. Care needs assessment

    assessment looks at the care services that would help meet your needs, such as home care packages or moving into a care home. 

  9. The financial assessment for care explained

    If you’re looking into arranging help at home or moving into a care home, then you probably have questions about how you're going to pay for it. The financial assessment is used to work out how your

  10. Home Truths: security for older private renters

    ensure older renters aren’t evicted unfairly and are able to live in decent homes. Current housing law gives landlords the right to evict assured shorthold tenants at short notice and without having ... order to improve the accessibility of our existing housing stock.  Expand the social housing sector with an increase in mainstream and supported housing for older people, especially for those on low and

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