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which means they do less than 30 minutes per week of moderate intensity activity. As we get older, our activity levels often decrease. That may be due to a long-term health condition, or practical, financial ... risk of illness for older people, and save money for public services such as the NHS. We undertook a qualitative research project to understand the experiences, attitudes and opinions of inactive older
You may have heard the term 'rollover' but what does this actually mean? Have a read to find out. Let’s face it - we’ve all imagined winning the lottery at some point, and you may have played ... played once or twice or even weekly to test your luck. Regardless of how often you play a lottery, you may have heard the term 'rollover' being used from time to time - but what exactly does this mean?
This Loneliness Awareness Week, Age UK storytellers Claudette and Eva discuss the difference community and conversation have made to their lives.
Campaigns Officer for Age UK, explains why it's so important to support carers - throughout Carers Week and always.
This Carers Week, Nick Herring from Age UK's External Affairs team discusses the many inequalities faced by unpaid carers, and the support available.
Age UK explores why recognising and helping unpaid carers like Janet is so crucial - during Carers Week and all year round.
Age UK's Vicky Bates explains how The Alzheimer's Show provides a chance to share our resources and learn from the people they help.
then for its harsh climate, disease outbreaks and attacks by locals – she met an avid reader and a bad dancer named Tim, who went on to steal her heart. With hundreds of British men to every woman stationed ... years and came right at the end of her posting. She was sent to do a course in Egypt’s Eastern desert in 1948, and caught the eye of a sergeant in the education corps. According to family lore, Tim was