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  1. How to keep cool in hot weather

    much time outside or exercising during the hottest part of the day (between 11am and 3pm), and keep in the shade. Wear a sun hat and carry a bottle of water with you. Wear light-coloured, lightweight cotton ... inside than out. Most medication should be kept below 25°C – so it can be best to keep it in the fridge when it's really hot. Check your skin for changes every few months. If you notice that a

  2. How to boost your income in retirement

    extra money could help you pay for things like care services or energy bills, or it could support you in maintaining your independence.  We have information and advice on a range of benefits, such as ... you get back in control. Many offer free advice and can help you create a personalised plan to become debt-free. Find out more about how to deal with debt You may have money stored away in lost or dormant

  3. Get your free gifts in wills guide

    Request your free Age UK gifts in wills guide today.

  4. Lessons on death and dying in a global pandemic

    The coronavirus pandemic has sadly brought death and dying closer to home for many of us. So in the midst of tragedy, when it comes to death, what have we learned?

  5. Coronavirus, older Black people and health inequalities in the UK

    What have we learned a year on? In the first of our articles for Black History Month 2021, Dr Elizabeth Webb examines the updated picture of how COVID-19 is impacting Black older people and what this tells ... Black History Month, we reflected on the impact the coronavirus pandemic had had on older Black people in the UK. For Black History Month 2021 we look again at the data and some of Age UK’s own research

  6. Accessible days out in the Scottish Borders and Edinburgh

    Our guide looks at some the best attraction in Scotland which are perfect for those with accessibility needs - including Edinburgh Castle and Abbotsford House.

  7. The importance of eating well in later life

    In the UK one in ten people over 65 are undernourished or at risk of undernourishment. Age UK explains the importance of eating well as we get older.

  8. Solitude and loneliness in the age of coronavirus

    Solitude, which examines the various reasons people have chosen to be alone since the 18th century.  In light of the coronavirus outbreak and Government measures to prevent the spread of the virus, it’s ... years ago,” says David, speaking to Age UK from his home in Shropshire, where, like everyone else, he’s practising social distancing while keeping in touch with loved ones (he has three children and four

  9. Getting lower earners a fair deal in pension saving

    Auto-enrolment's success is good news – in years to come it will help many older people have a higher income than they would have otherwise enjoyed, and Age UK continues to support it. In April 2019, the contribution ... and this co-funding arrangement will in most cases benefit the employee, who can still opt out of the scheme if they wish. 'Net pay' can mean 'not paid' One anomaly in how the government contributions are

  10. Key advice when thinking about going abroad in 2021

    Is it OK to travel abroad? With the lifting of the ‘stay-at-home’ order in England and more than ten million people in the UK having had two vaccine doses, many of us have started thinking about going ... App, or get a paper version by calling 119. More information .  As the coronavirus restrictions in the UK continue to ease and more of us have been vaccinated, many are beginning to think about planning

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