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  1. Ruby Wax on mindfulness for older people

    A workbook for worrying times Ruby Wax's new book, A Mindfulness Guide for Survival, is not supposed to be a self-help book but an evolve-yourself one. Age UK talked to her about mindfulness and its benefits ... that knock you for six,” Ruby tells Age UK. “The intention for the book, A Mindfulness Guide for Survival isn't to pretend that everything is fine, but to get the lifeboat ready for those events

  2. Do your challenge for Age UK

    place at a run, cycle or other challenge event? Join Team Age UK and use your challenge to fundraise for older people.

  3. Four-legged friends for people with dementia

    Trafford with dementia support. Age UK Trafford has been supporting older people with memory loss for more than 25 years. Keen to find innovative new ways to aid those with dementia, in recent years they've ... specialised day support groups, Joanne came upon articles discussing the benefits of using dogs in support for people with dementia. “I thought we’d give it a go as we have some amazing family pets that I knew

  4. Afternoon tea for veterans spreads the word

    Everyone loves a tea party. As well as providing a welcome chance for veterans to enjoy a cuppa and a slice of cake, Age UK Lancashire used their recent get together as an opportunity to raise awareness ... Forces project in the local area. Anyone for tea? On 13 March, more than 60 Lancashire veterans convened at Age UK Lancashire’s Wellbeing Centre in Ormskirk, for a special get-together in conjunction

  5. Care that's right for you

    Care that's right for you We understand that the care system isn't easy to navigate. Knowing where to start and what rights you have can feel daunting. But Age UK know what to do. There are 1.6 million ... need.  There are also so many carers that are trying to juggle the needs of the person they care for with their own, equally important needs.  Getting the right care and support is crucial. Find

  6. The future of employment for older people

    of work. The over-60s have been particularly affected, with many looking for work at a time when they thought they had a job for life and were planning their retirement. Christopher Brooks, Age UK's Head ... support people who may be looking for work, remembering of course they may not have come into contact with the DWP [Department for Work and Pensions] or the benefits system for a very long time. We’ve

  7. The future of care for older people

    Coronavirus has been disastrous for adult social care. Now is the time for funding and change, , says Charity Director Caroline Abrahams.

  8. The ingredients for a better life

    Age UK Advice Line helped her afford to eat properly again. Iris has lived in the east of England for the past 17 years. Family is important to her, illustrated by the many photographs that line the walls ... buy a chicken, I cut it all up and make a stew out of it, and I freeze some of it, so I've got it for another time. I do make a lot of stews because you get the carrots and parsnips and all that in it

  9. Evaluating charity programmes for older people

    Age UK evaluates programmes to ensure they're making a positive difference to older people.

  10. Help for Ukrainian nationals in the UK

    age is currently 66 years old. This means that, if you're younger than this you need to make a claim for working age benefits, such as Universal Credit . If you and your partner are both over State Pension ... habitual residence test (HRT). However, all resettled Ukrainians are exempt from this test.  For benefits that are means-tested, your income and capital (your assets) are taken in to account. The

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