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Why do we value old objects over older people? Age UK is here to change how we age.
Here's how, with your support, Age UK is supporting older people through the cost of living crisis.
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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
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.
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.
Age UK's Health Influencing team details how professionals can support older people through the expected challenges of the coming year.
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
Age UK's Health Influencing team discusses updates to the NHS 10 Year Plan and what to expect in 2026.
Find out how Age UK is helping older people take part in physical activity through innovative programmes.
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.
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
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