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  1. Building on success to beat loneliness

    Addressing loneliness among older people is an essential part of Age UK’s work. Our new report on the topic, ‘You are not alone in feeling lonely’ , recaps our learning to date about what ... most frequently provided services designed to manage or reduce feelings of loneliness – and the ones local Age UK charities report as being the most popular and effective. But the research underpinning

  2. Gareth Pierce on challenges and charity

    life stage we're all hoping to grow into.” We speak to Coronation Street star Gareth Pierce about life on the cobbles, the impact of TV, and his fundraising challenge for Age UK. In his role as Coronation ... better known for wandering Weatherfield’s cobbles than walking Welsh peaks. Gareth hiking But on 8 July, Gareth will be heading to the hills for the SAS Fan Dance – a 24km mountain race up and

  3. Wendy Mitchell on misconceptions about dementia

    others to dispel assumptions about life with dementia. Wendy Mitchell has now written her second book on life with dementia, 'What I Wish People Knew About Dementia'. In our interview, Wendy discusses changes ... of early-onset Alzheimer’s and the beginning of her “new life”. Almost three years on, Wendy admits she didn't think she’d get to write this second book, which combines her own experiences

  4. Wendy Mitchell on life with dementia

    for the NHS, where she would train nurses on how to roster staff, Wendy Mitchell admits the word ‘dementia’ had never entered her vocabulary. That changed on 31 July 2014, the day Wendy was told she had ... right, and then when I was out running, my legs and my brain weren’t talking to one another and I’d end up falling flat on my face. I knew that something wasn’t right.” Wendy quote Having experienced symptoms

  5. Dr Lucy Pollock on ageing with optimism

    that knowledge in The Book About Getting Older – a handbook for older people and their loved ones that provided honest answers to some of the toughest questions about later life. Now, Lucy has written ... society and healthcare system for older people, now and in the future. “The last book was based on everything I’ve heard from older people in the last 30 years,” Lucy explains. “But

  6. Ruby Wax on mindfulness for older people

    We speak to Ruby Wax about her new book on mindfulness, and how it can benefit older people during trying times.

  7. Shining a light on isolation through music

    proceeds from the song to Age UK’s Coronavirus Emergency Appeal too. Egomunk's true identity has been one of the most closely guarded secrets in the music industry since the release of debut album Footsteps ... important message during this current crisis. As well as being from The Only One EP, it is also part of a trilogy that goes on to tell the tale about an older man, who is retired, being looked after by his

  8. Elaine reflects on Black History Month

    her local NHS trust. Elaine is open to accepting assistance too, having contacted the Age UK Advice Line . The service supported Elaine, who has mobility issues caused by osteoarthritis, in applying for ... house.” In need of opportunities to socialise when her mental health permits, the Age UK Advice Line signposted Elaine to Age UK Hillingdon, Harrow and Brent , the local Age UK nearest to where she lives

  9. The garden that keeps on giving

    fifth birthday. We paid them a visit, to sit in their garden, and discuss the many benefits it's had on older people in the local area.

  10. Winter, loneliness and volunteer support: The Silver Line Helpline at 10

    Paul Farmer, Chief Executive of Age UK, reflects upon the sterling work The Silver Line Helpline has done over the past 10 years.

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