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  1. What we research

    people's issues, r esearch is at the heart of all we do. In-house, we carry out research on health, social, and economic issues of ageing; we undertake literature reviews; and we develop indices of different ... of older people in areas such as care and support,  poverty, poor housing, loneliness and isolation. We wanted to find out how many older people live with unmet needs, multiple needs, and in what

  2. Estimating needs in older people

    include ill health, lack of help with the basics of daily life, poverty, poor housing, loneliness and isolation. Official statistics can tell us how many older people are living with some of these challenges ... research  – ill health, unmet needs for care and support, poverty, poor housing, loneliness and isolation. And the proportion with needs increases markedly with age. The table below shows the number and

  3. Get Going Together

    providers to embed sessions within existing falls and COPD pathways. It also sought to reduce social isolation and have a positive impact on those living with dementia. It worked with five local Age UK partners;

  4. Help with shopping

    carrying goods to and from the supermarket Some people struggle with online shopping and/or value the social interaction of doing their shopping in person. Local Age UKs runs food shopping services which have ... have a range of benefits for older people, including preventing malnutrition, reducing social isolation and enabling them to be independent and remain in their own home for longer.

  5. Afternoon tea for veterans spreads the word

    as well as cakes and scones. Combating loneliness Christine continues: “Our priority is to create social activities that encourage older veterans to socialise and stay connected with people in their local ... to combat loneliness and isolation.” Guests on the day included the Mayor of West Lancashire, Councillor Noel Delaney, which helped ensure the event received publicity on social media and in the local press

  6. Struggling to cope

    enjoy and make the most of later life. Feeling well, having enough money, eating well and staying socially connected are key to wellbeing, but we know that some older people struggle with this. We wanted ... fall into disrepair Not maintaining personal hygiene Not eating properly Not taking medication Social isolation and 'shutting off from the world' Not keeping on top of finances, leading to debt or threats

  7. Volunteers providing exercises by phone

    exercise videos, many older people don’t have internet access or digital confidence. And with isolation resulting in a sense of malaise for many, finding the motivation to keep up routine exercise may ... toe at the floor like a ballerina’. The aim is to promote mobility but also to reduce social isolation at this difficult time.” Qualified instructions A qualified personal trainer has designed

  8. Ageing in coastal and rural communities

    Issues in need of action The five issues which need action across all the groups: Loneliness and social isolation The digital divide A lack of support networks among people who move to rural and coastal communities

  9. Economics and ageing

    book written specifically for economists.” “Those books didn’t cover everything,” he continues. “Social care was not included, for example; or the question of how migration affects the ageing of a population; ... non-economists for that very reason. “When economists talk about the fiscal aspects of health or social care, others can’t engage because they’re talking a different language. I wanted to write a book

  10. Making the most of it - experiences of wellbeing in later life

    of social isolation can bring about a marked decline 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 ... active in the community. Going to clubs/activities regularly. Having hobbies (not necessarily groups/social). Regularly meeting up with friends and family. Looking after your own health. Money. Age UK's information

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