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  1. The health and care needs of older LGBT+ people

    however, has found that transgender older people were at higher risk of poor physical health, disability and depression when compared to cisgender respondents [people whose personal identity and gender ... understanding individuals needs and histories and what that might mean for their health and care needs will be key to delivering true personalised care and ensuring the reduction in health inequalities faced by older

  2. What the NHS 10 Year Plan means for older people

    3 big changes The Age UK Health Influencing team discusses the key points addressed by the new NHS 10 Year Plan, and how they could impact older people. In Autumn 2024, the Labour Government committed ... working groups on care for people living with long-term conditions. We’ve now outlined what the 3 key shifts may mean for older people, as well as some of the concerns and challenges that may be faced

  3. Living with Degenerative Cervical Myelopathy

    things are in place to make life easier. “I know what I can't do. My humble home is full of disability aids to allow me to do what I can. Compared to the others in the support group, I'm very fortunate ... his independence. “Apart from hospital visits, I've not been more than 500 yards from my front door in the last 18 months. My biggest fear is ending up in a care home, so I fight very hard to keep my

  4. The many wins of walking football

    programme will remind people of the benefits of playing. I’d hope the profile of this will open the doors to new opportunities for leagues to grow and stimulate membership. If we can encourage men and women ... “The impact it has on peoples' confidence to mobilise and head outdoors consistently is a key factor. The people who’ve been most affected are those who care for a partner who has dementia

  5. Random acts of kindness

    million people in the UK today are often lonely. That might be your Granny, or it might be your next door neighbour. But a small act of kindness can make a huge difference to an older person. Ways to be kind

  6. Living well with dementia

    reassuring for you. Pin notes up . If there are things you need to do regularly, like lock the doors at night or put out the recycling, putting notes up in places that are easy to see can help remind ...   Keep things in the same place . Where possible, leave important things, like your glasses or keys, in the same place every time so that you know where to find them.  Consider getting a new clock

  7. Older people's policy is now a mess

    document discloses that the over-80s will be the hardest hit of all, and that well more than a million disabled and sick older people will also lose their Winter Fuel Payment because of the change. Given that ... outlined by Wes Streeting MP is that more of us are ageing in our own homes with health problems and disabilities. This can include living at home withserious ongoing health conditions like cancer, heart disease

  8. Benefits help for veterans

    especially if you are:  Unemployed and looking for work In work and on a low income Ill or have a disability Care for someone Retired Pension Credit This is an income-related benefit to help you in retirement ... income or struggling to make ends meet. Find out more about Pension Credit Disability Benefits If you have an illness or disability that means you need help at home, you may be able to get extra money to

  9. Making the most of the internet

    With so much available online, it can be hard to know where to start. We'll guide you through some key steps to help you make the most of what the internet can offer whilst staying safe. The internet provides

  10. Guides to research and evaluation

    Research Methods This document provides an introductory guide to evaluation, explaining the seven key questions to consider: Guidance – Service Evaluation This document provides top tips on developing

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