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find it harder to adapt to more extreme temperatures as we age and extreme heat can make certain medical issues worse, particularly conditions affecting the heart or lungs. As the weather gets hotter, it’s ... for staying cool in a heatwave Check on older neighbours or relatives who live alone and are living with health issues – Especially if they are at higher risk of becoming unwell in extreme temperatures
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the COVID-19 vaccine? With your help, Age UK can better understand. The COVID-19 vaccination rollout in the UK has now reached 20 million people. But not everyone is taking the opportunity to receive their ... to 72% of Asian people and 49% of Black people. It is difficult to know if this is being borne out in the uptake of the coronavirus vaccine, as there are not official statistics on the ethnicity of people
Moving in with family can seem like the ideal solution if you need support, want to spend more time with your grandchildren, or need to downsize.
underlying health inequalities for older men, older people from ethnic minorities and older LGBTQ+ people in coastal and rural communities. Our research included interviews with older people from these communities ... understand and work with these communities. Identifying gaps In 2019, Public Health England published a review of Health Inequalities for Older Populations in Rural and Coastal Areas . This identified a number of
considering when thinking about driving in later life. This guide explains the legal, practical, and personal considerations to take into account when thinking about driving in later life. It covers: renewing ... other ways of getting around. Download your guide (PDF, 3 MB) Need this guide in another format? This guide is also available in other formats if that's more suitable for you. You can request a free printed
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Age UK's Health Influencing team discusses updates to the NHS 10 Year Plan and what to expect in 2026.
Billions of pounds of state benefits go unclaimed by older people each year in the UK. But this could be money that you’re entitled to. Download our guide to make sure that you’re not missing ... claiming everything you can. Download your guide (PDF, 3 MB) Need this guide in another format? This guide is also available in other formats if that's more suitable for you. You can request a free printed