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  1. The benefits of accepting help

    of living, and how accepting help from Age UK turned his life around. Terry has always worked hard. As the oldest of nine children, he was called upon by his father to help provide for the family from a ... “It felt like a very worthwhile job,” says Terry. “You’re a small, tight-knit team, and the gratitude from the people you’ve helped is almost overwhelming.” So, when

  2. Helping carers to feel valued

    desperately need the flexibility to care for loved ones without the worry of not being able to leave work to help. However, disappointingly, there was no such commitment to making this a for workers in an employment ... carers’ physical and mental wellbeing, through investment to deliver restorative breaks and support to help carers balance care with their other responsibilities, such as work. The plan must also provide financial

  3. Helping someone to get active

    Helping loved ones stay active Mohan's family is helping him to live an active and fulfilled life with dementia. It can be tempting to encourage our older friends or relatives to take it easy, but that's ... to keep active, no matter how old they are or what they're able to do. Does the person you want to help struggle with basic activities like walking around the house and getting up the stairs? Here are some

  4. Getting help after hospital discharge

    you need after being discharged from hospital. Many hospitals now use a 'discharge to assess' or 'home first' approach to hospital discharge planning as there's no longer a requirement to carry out a care ...   Hospital staff should make sure support services and any home adaptations are ready for you before you're sent home. If you need home adaptations, you may have to consider interim care in the meantime

  5. Help & advice for carers

    one. Below you'll find emotional and practical help, as well as advice on what financial support is available to you. What do you need help with? 'Do seek help. Do accept it's stressful' Caroline Abrahams

  6. Getting help when feeling unwell

    of age, very few people feel well all the time. Fortunately, there are a number of ways you can get help when you're ill. Visit Age UK for more info.

  7. Government help for energy bills

    Find out what government help with energy bills is available for you to help with the cost of living in the UK.

  8. Home security tips and advice

    Many of us worry about becoming the victim of a crime or scam while we’re at home. Read this guide from Age UK about how to protect yourself against crime.

  9. Adapting your home information guide

    Download Age UK's Adapting your home information guide to find out about simple changes you can make at home to make day-to-day life easier.

  10. New website promoting home safety

    Scams Team are supporting a new website designed to promote and draw together online resources on home safety.

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