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months) so that each month’s bill is less. Alternatively, if you can afford to pay a year’s worth in one lump sum, check if you can get a discount. There are other discounts and exemptions you can
motivation is to cut costs, regardless of the impact on the people concerned. In this regard it is also worth considering that many who will be caught by the policy change are likely to be women born during the
depends on how much it'll cost to arrange the care and support you need in your local area. It's worth thinking about what you want to happen if your dementia progresses and you need a lot more help. It
experiencing dementia and incontinence eats a healthy diet and drinks plenty of fluids. It’s worth being aware that tea, coffee and fizzy drinks can make bladder symptoms worse – as can alcoholic
information on the app via email. Each of these sections may take several weeks to complete, but it’s worth it for all concerned. “One of these days you’ll be stuck and not be able to do anything
positive older role models, when thinking about tackling some of the existing biases. It’s certainly worth mentioning 99-year old Captain Tom Moore as one of these role models. He has seemingly captured the
organisation's legacy of kindness, and what the future holds. Ian abseil Turning 80 is a milestone worth celebrating in style, and this year, Age UK Norwich is doing exactly that as it marks 8 decades supporting
fountain of knowledge,” says Simone. “What Dad doesn’t know probably isn’t worth knowing about!” Having worked in a pub, as a coach driver and as a mechanical engineer, Ron
Grandad, Elsie and Derek, meant the world to me. They had so much time for me as a child, which was worth its weight in gold. When the school holidays came around, they would look after me while Mum and Dad
staff who support you well can also move with you. This may not be possible, but it is definitely worth asking. It’s the ‘little things’ that make a real difference (someone knowing