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  1. The ingredients for a better life

    living room. She has two grown up daughters, each with four sons, as well as two great-grandsons and a great-granddaughter. Iris is never lonely , as her daughters live locally, popping in regularly to take ... lucky in life to have a caring family,” says Iris. A strong work ethic Iris started work at 14 when she left school, and continued to the age of 76. She worked mainly as a cleaner in care homes and

  2. Help a lonely older person this Christmas

    Help a lonely older person this Christmas Your gift could help an isolated older person to feel less alone, at Christmas and all year round. For too many older people, life gets smaller as the years go ... friendship and support. “Loneliness is horror – it feels awful.” Terry had felt lonely for a long time. Her home used to be full of family, but when her son and husband died, everything changed

  3. Shining a light on isolation through music

    with the song Islands, a piano-led ballad with electronic elements, which recognises the loneliness and isolation experienced by older people. And not only is Islands accompanied by a thought-provoking animated ... important message during this current crisis. As well as being from The Only One EP, it is also part of a trilogy that goes on to tell the tale about an older man, who is retired, being looked after by his

  4. Looking after yourself as a carer

    be honest with them if you need help or want to share the caring responsibility. You're entitled to a carer's assessment from your local council, too – this can help identify support available for ... you’re a carer and discuss the impact that this is having on your health. They'll be able to offer you advice and support. You may also be entitled to additional health services – such as a free annual

  5. Having a good time over 70

    Simon Potter, MBE is a teacher, director and author who's still as passionate about his pursuits in his seventies, as he explains.

  6. A guide to redundancy in the UK

    Redundancy usually happens when there is no longer a need for someone to do your work – for example, if the business is closing down or changes are made to the way the work is done. Dealing with redundancy ... the same job for a while or had wanted to stay at the company. Your employer should select employees for redundancy in a fair way. They may consult with you, or a representative such as a trade union, before

  7. Music and memories: a volunteer's story

    Dick Evans (left) has a special name for the older people who visit Age UK Milton Keynes’ Peartree Centre. The 66-year-old, who’s been volunteering there for six-and-a-half years affectionately refers ... refers to them as “recycled teenagers” – a term they’re very keen on. ‘People love it,’ laughs Dick, who’s also a musician and incorporates his gift into his work. ‘Lots of the elderly people are very young

  8. A bright start to the new year

    been cold, then wet, then grey depending on where you live. So it’s unsurprising that this is a time of year when many older people feel deeply alone, lost, isolated and in need of support. And because ... changes as a result of the Autumn Budget will put our services under considerable strain, just at the time when so many people need us. Fortunately, like many charities, we do not rely on a single source

  9. Support moving into a care home

    When someone moves out of their own home and goes into a care home, it can be a traumatic time. Here are some tips from Age UK on how to make it easier.

  10. Leave a legacy donation in your will

    With a gift to Age UK in your will, you can do so much to make sure older people have the support they deserve in the years to come.

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