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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.
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shock of the cost of living, and how accepting help from Age UK turned his life around. Terry has always worked hard. As the oldest of nine children, he was called upon by his father to help provide for ... Terry. “You’re a small, tight-knit team, and the gratitude from the people you’ve helped is almost overwhelming.” So, when Terry was forced to bring his working days to a close two
you need after being discharged from hospital. Many hospitals now use a 'discharge to assess' or 'home first' approach to hospital discharge planning as there's no longer a requirement to carry out a care ... and any home adaptations are ready for you before you're sent home. If you need home adaptations, you may have to consider interim care in the meantime. It's a good idea to clarify any cost of services
Helping loved ones stay active Mohan's family is helping him to live an active and fulfilled life with dementia. It can be tempting to encourage our older friends or relatives to take it easy, but that's ... to keep active, no matter how old they are or what they're able to do. Does the person you want to help struggle with basic activities like walking around the house and getting up the stairs? Here are some
one. Below you'll find emotional and practical help, as well as advice on what financial support is available to you. What do you need help with? 'Do seek help. Do accept it's stressful' Caroline Abrahams
of age, very few people feel well all the time. Fortunately, there are a number of ways you can get help when you're ill. Visit Age UK for more info.
Many of us worry about becoming the victim of a crime or scam while we’re at home. Read this guide from Age UK about how to protect yourself against crime.
Scams Team are supporting a new website designed to promote and draw together online resources on home safety.
Download Age UK's Adapting your home information guide to find out about simple changes you can make at home to make day-to-day life easier.
No one wants to spend more on their energy bills than they have to. We can help you work out how to save money on your energy. Find out more with Age UK.
Park homes, also known as mobile homes, are single-storey houses that can be moved from place to place. Find out if a park home would suit you from Age UK.