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  1. Retirement on the road

    retirement and a brand new adventure. “I sold my home and gave away all my possessions to charity shops – my daughter thought I’d gone bonkers!” laughs Siobhan. “But when I turned

  2. The importance of our supporters - now and in the future

    volunteering your time to assist older people or by campaigning for their rights. Others who donate to our shops or pick up a bargain or two from them. And those who give as individuals or as part of the organisation

  3. Don't turn a blind eye to abuse in older people

    taking its toll. She is frightened about the virus and won’t leave the house to visit the local shops. Opportunities for professionals, such as the GP or hospital, to reach out to Grace are non-existent

  4. Personal care budgets

    pay for someone to help you get to a café to meet your friends, a place of worship, to the shops, or other places that are important to you. Even though you have control over your direct payments

  5. Social care and coronavirus

    concerns apply to informal carers too. So far the best advice I’ve seen for informal carers is in the New York Times! They – we – need good advice here too; for example, if I get the virus how do I self-isolate

  6. How to claim lottery winnings

    money could be added to an online account. Or you might have purchased a paper ticket from your local shop, where you would need to return and present your winning ticket in person. For larger prizes, you ... your ticket from a brick-and-mortar shop? You may be able to claim by post, depending on the lottery provider, or you could get your winnings in cash from the shop or Post Office where you bought your

  7. Home aids and adaptations

    a good option if you want friends, relatives or carers to be able to let themselves in. Many DIY shops and high-street retailers stock wireless doorbells and key safes. You could ask a family member, handyperson

  8. Making sure ‘no one has no one' this winter

    high street the other day at about 5.30pm and there was scarcely anyone about, while most of the shops were dark and lifeless. Living through this pandemic, and the resultant restrictions, is an alienating ... prescriptions or medicine during the pandemic [6]; and a third of older people have had someone help them by shopping for essentials (e.g., food and toiletries) [7]. These are encouraging numbers, of which we should

  9. Think Digital

    to learn. For example, someone might be interested in being able to use video calling, do an online shop, or pursue their hobbies online - like Priya:  In addition to the skills support services provided ... determined to remain independent for as long as I can, and my shopping was my biggest worry. I can even check my substitutes on my shopping order now!" If you want to find out more about Age UK’s

  10. International Women's Day 2023

    is  promoting older women's rights at the UN Commission on the Status of Women meeting, in New York.” This year, Age International is focused on promoting healthy ageing – including gender

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