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  1. Retirement on the road

    saying to be as crazy as me and get rid of all your possessions and your home. But think outside the box and try to age in a way where you’re living, not just existing,” Siobhan advises. “A

  2. A true friend on the line

    we often talk about the meals that I used to make for Don. And we like to stand on our little soap boxes and put the world to rights!” Sandra appreciates the laughter shared with Sarena, too. “We

  3. Our sustainability mission

    out for you. 7. Shop with an open mind Visit charity shops with an open mind and think outside the box! Furniture can look different when in your own home, or with a lick of paint. Clothing can be paired

  4. Making your next move

    climbing stairs or walking longer distances. Meanwhile, resistance and weight-bearing activities like boxing, CrossFit and Nordic walking help maintain muscle mass and bone density, which will make activities

  5. Looking out for loneliness this winter

    is the hardest day of the year for far too many older people. Ted For Ted , one of our Christmas appeal storytellers, the usual Christmas traditions have been too painful to face since losing his beloved ... the older people in your life, consider volunteering for Age UK , or please support our Christmas Appeal . Your support will help us continue to spread the warmth beyond Christmas and throughout the winter

  6. Mother's Day

    Mother's Day, we asked Sarah and Paula, whose mums Connie and Terry both appeared in our Christmas appeal, what makes their mothers so special. And Michael, who also shared his story this Christmas, celebrates ... still is driven by those things, which is why she wanted to be involved in Age UK’s Christmas Appeal . Before Christmas, Mum told me about the Afghan migrants and how worried she was about them. She’s

  7. Joyce's story

    least three months. I don't know what the implications for David will be. Age UK and the emergency appeal "Age UK makes you feel that you're connected to someone, that somebody does care. Unless people are ... someone else. Things like that can be vital to people. "It's so important for people to donate to this appeal. Older people are often forgotten. We shouldn't be, but we are. We've contributed to this country

  8. Black History Month: 6 inspirational figures

    Emma Sutton, Policy and Research Officer at Age UK, profiles 6 Black Britons whose lives and experiences provide positive inspiration.

  9. Is a lengthy lockdown for older people on the way?

    contract the virus, compared to younger age groups. The Government doesn’t have many tools in its box to help us safely get out of the hole we are in: a vaccine is some way off, there are no proven medications

  10. A message from Steph Harland, CEO Age UK

    out for their support are certain to rise. This week we launched a bold new £10 million emergency appeal in the UK and another internationally to help ensure that we and our national, local and international

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