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make our lives easier, whether that’s carrying our bags or giving up their seat on public transport. But actually, it can be good to keep doing as much for ourselves as we can. Encouraging ourselves
her friends at the local community centre whenever she likes, without having to rely on public transport timetables. She can also afford to visit her friends and family or pay her son some petrol money
When you apply for a job Information about ageism at work Public service Local council services Transport Housing associations Age discrimination can be legal under certain circumstances. The Equality Act
after in the event of your death. 'We can help with things like dog walking, grooming, cat care and transport to the vet,' says Averil Jarvis MBE, Founder of The Cinnamon Trust. 'We ask pet owners to fill out
often face challenges in managing their money. Other factors such as a lack of public or private transport, social isolation, and language difficulties can also force people to become reliant on others or
deliver her medications. They also arranged a visit to the fracture clinic and booked hospital transport to collect and return Valerie home. They spoke to the phone company and got them to agree to waive
or prevent people from managing or overcoming loneliness – such as low income, access to transport or lack of digital access. Find out more about how we help people who are lonely . Later Life
such as visiting friends and going shopping. You could look into things like: Public or community transport options They may also be eligible for concessions, so it's a good idea to look into this too.
We publish reports and briefings on a vast range of topics, from loneliness to age friendly banking.
Armistice Day is this weekend. Here's a selection of the ways in which this is being commemorated, including by Age UK Joining Forces project.