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Why do we value old objects over older people? Age UK is here to change how we age.
Here's how, with your support, Age UK is supporting older people through the cost of living crisis.
A range of products to help you make the most of later life are available through Age UK Trading, with profits given to the charity.
Simon Potter, MBE is a teacher, director and author who's still as passionate about his pursuits in his seventies, as he explains.
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
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.
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.
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
writing prize for over 50s. She tells us about the new prize and gives us her top tips for becoming a writer later in life.
Advance decisions (sometimes called a 'living will') and advance statements let you make decisions now about your future care. Find out more from Age UK.
weather gets hotter, it’s a good idea to take simple precautions to ensure they are looking after themselves as temperatures rise. Top tips for staying cool in a heatwave Check on older neighbours ... hottest time of the day, 11am to 3pm – If you do go out, use sunscreen of factor 30 or above, wear a hat and keep in the shade when possible. When inside, try to keep your home cool – Keep curtains
We visit the Joining Forces Age UK Leicester Shire & Rutland, to celebrate a year of coffee mornings for older veterans and meet those that make it possible.
Older veterans from Joining Forces Age UK Portsmouth were recently invited to see a new generation of soldiers passing out at Arming Training Centre (ATC) Pirbright. We joined them to see what happened