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  1. A Christmas less lonely

    More than 1 million older people in the UK will feel lonely this Christmas. For the first time in 20 years, Age UK volunteer Terrence won't be one of them.

  2. Care home closures

    home closures are a rare occurrence, but can cause anxiety and distress for those affected. This page will cover what to do if your care home is facing closure.

  3. Information for executors

    If you're an executor of a will that leaves a gift to Age UK we can advise on payment of the gift and guidance on next steps. Here's what you need to do.

  4. Unreasonable, discriminatory and/or abusive behaviour policy

    This policy sets out the kinds of actions and behaviours that may have a negative effect, and what we will do if they occur. It applies to everyone who interacts or communicates with us, including service

  5. Winter running tips

    extra glucose to fight the cold and maintain energy levels. Company Running with a buddy will increase your will power and motivation on a cold morning run! Slowing down For the last 10 minutes start ... muscle tension and hyperthermia. Do this inside. Change As soon as you stop exercising your temperature will start to drop. Change all your clothes and have a warm drink as soon as you can to avoid a chill.

  6. Sexual health

    health services     Many sexual health services offer at-home testing, where they send you a kit to complete yourself and return by post. They use plain packaging so you don’t need

  7. Bowel problems

    People of any age can experience bowel problems, and although it can feel uncomfortable to discuss, there's nothing to be embarrassed about. Find out more from Age UK.

  8. Having a good time over 70

    the obsessions of youth “I loved playing drums in various bands – so still have a drum kit ready to blast on if asked. I adored model railways, particularly the die-cast 1950s and ‘60s ... start a GCSE English Club for those who wish to study the subject at A Level. “Sometimes a chap will sidle up to me at rehearsal and say, “Sir, my Dad says you taught him Macbeth when he was here

  9. 9 health tests that could save your life

    disease, stroke and kidney disease.  What’s involved? Your pharmacist, practice nurse or GP will use a cuff that fits around your upper arm and is inflated until it becomes tight. The test is quick ... have it checked several more times. If your blood pressure is found to be consistently high, your GP will talk to you about how to lower it. You may be offered a blood test to check the functioning of your

  10. Gareth Pierce on challenges and charity

    wandering Weatherfield’s cobbles than walking Welsh peaks. Gareth hiking But on 8 July, Gareth will be heading to the hills for the SAS Fan Dance – a 24km mountain race up and down Pen y Fan, ... I’m competing in lets me wear trail running shoes, but I still have to carry a pack of essential kit while I run. I quite fancied the full load-bearing version, but I do also recognise that I’m

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