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Why do we value old objects over older people? Age UK is here to change how we age.
Here's how, with your support, Age UK is supporting older people through the cost of living crisis.
A range of products to help you make the most of later life are available through Age UK Trading, with profits given to the charity.
up helping with almost everything. I was in the Flower Club, so I’d do flower arrangements for the window, even though it was this tiny weeny little thing. I also decided to learn to swim when I was 60,
garden or walking to the local corner shop. Spending time outside in the sun or sitting by a sunny window can also make you feel more tired when it comes to bedtime. You can make your brain feel like it's
varying from area to area, Age UK is calling for the introduction of a singular social tariff to replace existing provision and move towards a fairer and more comprehensive package of discounted support
the dog to mowing the lawn. One of the best ways to get more movement back into your life is to replace time you’d usually spend not moving much with small chunks of activity. This might look like:
Paul Farmer, Chief Executive of Age UK, explores the impact of the proposed changes to the Winter Fuel Payment.
would walk past their bungalow on my way to high school and Nannie would often be stood at the lounge window waiting to wave at me. There were many evenings when I’d call in to see them on the way back
Older people are often the target of doorstep scammers. Find out how to protect yourself against the fraudsters. Find out more here from Age UK.
As we get older, changes to our bodies mean that cold weather and winter bugs affect us more than they used to. But there are things you can do to stay warm and well. Find out more with Age UK.
Personal Alarms give users the freedom to live independently, safe in the knowledge that if there is an accident or fall they can get help quickly.
told him that all she has is £5 in cash. Nian finds this alarming as there are folk like the window cleaners to pay. She is never without money but cannot physically get out to get some. Liu could