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are lots of simple things you can do to make the most of your lighting around the home: Keep your windows clean and pull the curtains as far back as possible. Consider switching away from curtains to blinds
measures - fitting smoke alarms, carbon monoxide detectors and grab rails Home security - door and window locks, door chains and door viewers Energy efficiency checks - installing draught excluders, radiator
81-year-old Val explains how her love for her husband helped her move forward after his death.
Sunday 11 November will mark 100 years since the end of the First World War, honouring those who lost their lives in the conflict. Here are some of the notable ways the centenary is being acknowledged ... in the trailer for the film. They Shall Not Grow Old will be shown on the BBC Two on Armistice Day, 11 November, at 9.30pm. They Shall Not Grow Old was commissioned by 14-18 NOW, a major cultural programme
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How health and care professionals can help older people overcome loneliness this winter.
increasing their support to Age UK with additional funding of £2.47 million. This funding will support 11 local Age UKs to deliver benefits checks in local communities, providing dedicated staff to guide older ... Age UK has been able to expand our benefits check service through our national Advice Line and in 11 communities across England and Wales through local Age UKs and Age Cymrus. We are deeply grateful to
Age UK’s Health Influencing team discusses how we must reinvigorate our efforts to fight loneliness – or risk seeing the success of recent years being reversed.
provide essential support and services to older people. About the Royal Parks Half Marathon When: Sunday 11 October 2026 Where: London Distance: 13.1 miles Why: Change people's lives What you’ll get from Age
With COVID restrictions lifting but cases of the virus on the rise, how do we know what the right decisions are for us?