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  1. The significance of stories

    How powerful stories can bring the challenges and joys of older age to life. Age UK storyteller Rosemary shares her experience of using the Age UK Telephone Friendship Service.

  2. Sumita's support

    Sumita discusses International Women’s Day, how this year’s theme of ‘inspiring inclusion’ chimes with her experiences, and why a life of work helping others prepared her to embrace Age UK’s support.

  3. Age UK's new storytelling strategy

    At Age UK, we use stories in lots of different ways. They paint an accurate picture of what life is like for older people, their families, friends and carers in the UK today.

  4. An inspirational figure

    Age UK speaks to singer-songwriter Dan Owen about how the life and death of his grandfather inspired the title track of his debut album, Stay Awake With Me.

  5. Why I run for Age UK

    tells us how running became an important part of his life, the grandfather who inspired him to raise money for Age UK, and how he gets through the tougher parts of his challenges.

  6. Invest in your health as you age

    Regular movement is one of the best ways to protect your future health, and there are all sorts of different ways you can fit more movement in your day-to-day life.

  7. We Are Undefeatable

    and social care charities to help people with long-term health conditions experience the life-changing benefits of everyday activity.

  8. Meet Peggy

    teamed up with ITV and Coronation Street to tell Peggy's story, which symbolises the real-life experiences of 1.2 million older people across the UK who often feel lonely.

  9. How to make your home more dementia friendly

    There are plenty of things you can do around your home to make life easier. Read Age UK's advice on how to make your home more dementia friendly.

  10. Living well with dementia

    A diagnosis of dementia doesn't mean life has to grind to a halt overnight. Find tips and advice from Age UK on how to live well with dementia.

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