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  1. Urinary tract infections (UTIs): Causes, symptoms and treatment

    infections (UTIs) can be painful and inconvenient but symptoms should clear up by themselves after a few days. Find out more on the Age UK website.

  2. Dementia support services and groups

    environment where people can build new friendships. Find out more about MCST Day centres We offer specialised day break services at our day centres for people living with dementia, which also give carers an opportunity ... comfortable as possible and take into account individual needs and interests. Activities at our dementia day centres are designed to be stimulating for the brain in a relaxed environment, and there's usually

  3. Steve's story

    his parents took him on a coastal steamer, kickstarting an interest that eventually led to yearly trips to Loch Ness, and a career in the Merchant Navy, which took him even further afield. Cadet Steve And ... love he still has to this day, having led drum circles for school groups and corporate events alike, and advocating its health and social benefits. “Turning a hobby into a day-job and getting paid for

  4. Winter wrapped up information guide

    With the cold weather and darker days, winter can be a more difficult time for everyone, but it can be especially tough as we get older. Our guide can help you stay warm and well over winter.

  5. 7 reasons we need the Green Paper

    It's been 700 days since the Governmeet announced the Green Paper on social care, which has been delayed six times. We explain what's happened in that time and why we need it now.

  6. Responding to the cost of living crisis

    in 5 essential areas: information and advice, home support, meal provision, social activities and day centres. From March 2023 to March 2024, the programme directly supported almost 95,000 older people ... Attendance Allowance has made life a lot easier. I can afford taxis, a chiropodist, and it helps me with trips to the hospital.  Helping Joan get the benefits she needed The Cost of Living Response Fund allowed

  7. How to look after your feet

    often more comfortable for you when going about your day-to-day activities. When it comes to footwear, these tips may help: To avoid slips and trips, always wear shoes, sandals or slippers around the house ... Wear slippers that have a good grip and fasten up – loose or worn-out slippers may cause you to trip.  If you have arthritis, you might find that trainers or well-cushioned shoes are more comfortable

  8. Crucial connections

    hardwired to need social connections – whether it’s a simple hello that makes someone’s day, a companion to get out and about with, or a telephone friendship that changes someone’s life ... hospital appointments on the other side of Norwich. But she didn’t feel confident to make the trip. After contacting Age UK Norfolk , Glynis was matched with a travelling companion, who could support

  9. Loneliness stories

    about. He now visits Joseph every week for at least 2 hours and they’ve been able to go on trips together occasionally, too – such as the National Memorial arboretum. Age UK Sandwell also arranged ... kickstart from Age UK Sandwell’s gardeners who helped clear the undergrowth - this has also lead to trips to the local garden centre with Derek. Joseph doesn't really like admitting that he was lonely - he's

  10. Tom's incredible feet

    fun. In the 1970s I was a guide for ramblers and led trips in the Alps, and then I ran my own walking holiday business for 21 years, organising trips around Britain.” Then in 2004, at the age of 67 ... have a go’. So, I applied – I think it might have been in the ballot, because in those days it wasn't so difficult to get in. That was in 2004, when I was 67.” How does it feel to run

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