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Here's how, with your support, Age UK is supporting older people through the cost of living crisis.
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and add the sausages. Cook on a medium heat for about 5 minutes or until browned on the outside. Don't cook through. Remove the sausages from the pan and set aside. Reduce the heat and gently fry the onions ... and tomato puree. Then pour in the beef stock and stir well. The mixture will look quite liquid - don't worry, it'll reduce. Add the red pepper chunks and Worcestershire sauce. Return the sausages to the
and I wouldn't have been there or even known. Julie It was such a relief when the Age UK befriender enabled me to open up about being a lesbian after so many years of hiding. She didn't push but she gave ... gave plenty of positive messages that she didn't have a problem. At 78 I finally feel I'm safe to be me.
it. How has it changed your lives? Timothy: While Pru and I still go to the theatre, she doesn’t remember anything about it afterwards. It’s not possible to have the sort of conversations we ... about the past unhelpful, but it’s OK to be in the present because, from day to day, I don’t really notice any deterioration. Prunella: I’m sure it can be boring for Tim because he used to
Director Caroline Abrahams takes a closer look. “My Mum is 91 and I don’t know how she would manage if it wasn’t for me and my brother. She can just about text but those automated phone systems ... it’s something we have heard quite a lot about during the pandemic and these stories don’t seem to be going away. As a result, there is no doubt in our minds that some older people are finding
“I don’t seem to have a worry anymore.” When the cost of living crisis turned Peter’s long-awaited retirement upside down, Age UK’s support helped him find peace of mind again. Having lived through the ... five minutes,” he recalls. “We had a radio that sometimes worked and sometimes didn’t. We lived on coupons, and I had to go to school in second-hand clothes.” Peter’s childhood
Watch out for emails asking you to pay to renew your TV Licence. Age UK provide details around TV Licence scams, how to spot them and what to do.
There are things you can do now which can help you feel confident that the care and support you receive in the future will be right for you, and that your financial and legal affairs will be dealt with in the way you want.
We've brought together information and advice on diabetes – from the different types of diabetes to its main symptoms, to the different treatments available.
Getting active at home doesn't have to be difficult. Why not try one of these short videos? They've been produced by the charities who brought you We Are Undefeatable , a campaign which Age UK is
would make things better for older people who need care, and just as importantly how it wouldn’t. We also include some questions you may find it helpful to ask, if the opportunity arises.