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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.
A range of products to help you make the most of later life are available through Age UK Trading, with profits given to the charity.
We explain the means test and property and when you have to sell your home to pay for care. Find out more information from Age UK. Read now.
Care home fees can range hugely depending on the facilities or location of the home. Find out how to make residential home costs manageable from Age UK.
Social care services aren't usually provided free of charge. You might be entitled to help with costs from your local council, or you may have to cover the full costs of your care. Find out more with Age
arise is because of the barriers older ethnic minority people experience in accessing health and care services. What are these barriers and why do people of colour face them?
experiences of older people during the pandemic to highlight why access to cash remains vital. Joel Lewis, Age UK's Policy Manager, explains the work behind the report and potential solutions for the future. Cash ... public services has been in decline for years, with these trends accelerated by the arrival of the COVID-19 pandemic. But cash remains critically important to older people, as Age UK's new report highlights
If you are a military veteran, you are eligible for different pension benefits. Find out more about tracking down what you're entitled to.
Is it OK for us to go abroad now? Here's what to consider if you're thinking of making plans.
Caroline Abrahams, Charity Director at Age UK, considers what Her Majesty The Queen meant to older people, and the model she set for ageing.
Paul Farmer, Chief Executive of Age UK, examines how older people are being excluded by technology, and what digital inclusion for all ages should look like.
will the proposals in the Queen's Speech June 2017 affect older people? We look at the key announcements and explain what they might mean for us.