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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.
generation who can't always speak as loudly as everyone else. But we can only continue to change things with your help. We ask you to do something different for each campaign so we can make the most impact. ... campaign writing to your MP sending a report, postcard or template letter to your local councillor, health authority or newspaper. Click on the campaigns above to find out how you can support them. Christine
No one should have to deal with discrimination, prejudice or intimidation because of their sex, sexual orientation or gender identity. It's important to remember that there are laws in place to protect
important part of staying well and independent as we age. Local Age UKs support older people to be in control of what food they purchase with grocery delivery and escorted supermarket shopping services. Types ... but need some extra assistance with transport to and getting around food stores. These services can be one-to-one schemes whereby local Age UK staff assist one client with their shopping, or alternatively
Find out how to apply for a shop job vacancy or a non-retail position with a local Age UK.
If you want to be sure your wishes will be met after you die, then making a will is vital. It may prevent you from paying unnecessary taxes to the government.
If you have arthritis, there’s support available and things you can do to help make life easier. Find out about ways to manage symptoms, financial support and homecare available to you.
changing, but some people can find this difficult or confusing. If you or someone you know needs support, there's information and advice available to help. Perimenopause is the period of time leading up ... changes in the levels of a hormone called oestrogen. It generally happens between the ages of 45-55, with the average being 51. You are considered to have reached menopause when you haven’t had a period
families and communities throughout the UK. This year’s Carers Week focuses on recognising and supporting carers in the community. Why is Carers Week so important? Carers Week is the largest annual celebration ... been especially difficult for carers, with both the pandemic and the cost of living crisis adding extra complications to the existing challenges that often come with caring. Care is something that affects
Every March and October, Age UK takes part in Free Wills Month, offering people aged 55+ the opportunity to have a simple Will written free of charge. Find out more.
going through a major change in life – like stopping work, moving to a new area or coming to terms with a health condition – it’s important to have people to lean on. And when these changes come in later ... loneliness and isolation. Supported by a generous £1 million award from the Masonic Charitable Foundation, Age UK’s Later Life Goals programme was designed specifically to support older people through periods