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  1. Thank you for helping us be there

    when she was 15 , and was married to him for 60 blissful years.  When they went to hospital for Albie to have a small operation, they weren’t prepared for the devastating news. ‘The doctor came in ... in and said, “I can’t do anything for you, your lungs are full of asbestos.”’ Florence pauses. ‘We walked out of that hospital like a pair of zombies. It knocked us for six.’ Florence was experiencing a

  2. We can't wait for care

    Help us end the long wait for care. Millions of older people in England are waiting for care. 2.6 million people in England aged over 50 are unable to get care, including hundreds of thousands who are ... are stuck on waiting lists for support or even just waiting to have their needs assessed. That means millions left struggling to go to the toilet, eat, get dressed or wash because they can’t do these

  3. Tolu and Yemi run for Age UK

    "This will be a huge challenge, but it’ll be for such a good cause..." Influencers Tolu and Yemi tell us about the people and issues that inspired them to run this year's London Marathon in aid of Age ... been running for years, and the London Marathon has been on my bucket list for the longest time,” Yemi tells us. “So I’m excited to finally be doing it.” “For me, signing up

  4. Life for older people after the vaccine

    possible, and open windows, socially distance and wear a mask when this isn’t possible. This is for 4 reasons: You will not be protected straight away. Depending on the vaccine you may take 2 or 3 weeks ... coronavirus but have no symptoms, so be able to pass it on unknowingly to someone else. What next for everyone else? The Government says that all over 70s and the clinically vulnerable will have been offered

  5. How can I raise money for charity?

    Looking for ways to raise money for charity but don’t know how or where to start? Age UK has plenty of suggestions, so find one that works for you.

  6. Home Truths: security for older private renters

    uncertain for anyone, but it’s even harder as you get older and need more stability. Why we need to act Skyrocketing rents leave one in three older renters in poverty after the rent is paid. For someone ... keep a roof over their head. Many put up with damp, disrepair or other dangerous living conditions. For the two-fifths of older renters who already live in bad health , a cold home’s not just an inconvenience

  7. Functional fitness – movement for better ageing

    balance, which can help us prevent injuries, age well and stay independent for longer. Yes, functional fitness can be a great choice for people of all ages. You can adapt movements to suit your needs and abilities ... fall prevention, and overall resilience as we age. Sit-to-Stand (Squats) Why? Builds leg strength for getting up from chairs, climbing stairs, and maintaining mobility. How? Stand up from a chair without

  8. Friendship and fun for isolated older women

    around 10 years ago, Mansell Street Women’s Group was created with the aim of reducing isolation for older women living within the Square Mile. “Mansell Street is a predominantly Bangladeshi estate ... give them some more things to do.” Mansell Street 2 Rahima, who works part-time as an adviser for Age UK Camden , was brought on board to deliver the group’s sessions bilingually, in both English

  9. Save free prescriptions for 60-65 year olds

    We need your help to ensure the Government knows changes to qualifying age for free prescriptions will affect people.

  10. Why I run for Age UK

    how running became an important part of his life, the grandfather who inspired him to raise money for Age UK, and how he gets through the tougher parts of his challenges.

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