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  1. Walking tips and advice for older people

    planning a town or country walk at the weekend joining a walking group. It's fun to walk with other people and you might even make some new friends. It helps you lose weight Being active is especially important ... womb cancer. Woman with shopping bags It reduces your risk of Type 2 diabetes There are 4.7 million people living with diabetes in the UK. Most of these cases are Type 2 diabetes, which is more

  2. Personal care services for older people

    Some local Age UKs can provide care for older people at home. This could include support with washing, bathing, getting in and out of bed, preparing food etc.

  3. Practical ways to help older people

    Things you can do to help older people with practical stuff, or keeping spirits up, during this period of social distancing in response to the coronavirus outbreak.

  4. How to support older people in 2025

    Age UK's Health Influencing team details how professionals can support older people through the expected challenges of the coming year.

  5. Life for older people after the vaccine

    the vaccine With more and more older people receiving the coronavirus vaccine, it's natural to let out a collective sigh of relief. But what then? Can older people return to how they were living pre-pandemic ... offer you complete protection from becoming unwell with coronavirus There are still large numbers of people with coronavirus in the UK. Recent estimates suggest about 1 person in every 50 in England has coronavirus

  6. Supporting older people's health in 2026

    Age UK's Health Influencing team discusses updates to the NHS 10 Year Plan and what to expect in 2026.

  7. Helping older people to keep active

    Find out how Age UK is helping older people take part in physical activity through innovative programmes.

  8. Parliament listens to older people regarding coronavirus

    The House of Lords COVID-19 Committee met with older people from across the UK to look at the long-term implications of the pandemic on society and wellbeing.

  9. Help and support for people with dementia

    support but you feel you need some more, you don't currently feel supported or you'd like to meet people who are going through a similar experience, local support groups can make a real difference. Memory ... cafés offer information, support and friendship in an informal setting. You can meet other people with dementia and there are sometimes healthcare professionals to talk to. Creative workshops  such

  10. IAPT and mental health in older people

    Start the conversation One in four older people lives with an issue with their mental health, but there is support out there than can help by encouraging open discussion. The IAPT (Improving Access to ... to provide talking therapies for those with anxiety disorders and depression. It aims to better people’s mental health by looking at methods of coping.  But while the programme was created with all

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