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The rules about care home funding and reducing your assets are complicated. Find out more information from Age UK. Read now.
kindness day, say hello to an older neighbour you haven't spoken to before to show them you care. Plus more ideas for random acts of kindness.
due to insufficient access to high quality NHS treatment, as well as social care, and that the system is under-prepared for population ageing.
If you’re working as well as caring for someone, it can be a lot to handle at once. But knowing your rights and the options available to you could help. Find out more with Age UK.
look forward to some sunshine, but as we get older, we need to take extra care when temperatures rise. Here are some tips for staying cool this summer.