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  1. A bright start to the new year

    been cold, then wet, then grey depending on where you live. So it’s unsurprising that this is a time of year when many older people feel deeply alone, lost, isolated and in need of support. And because ... changes as a result of the Autumn Budget will put our services under considerable strain, just at the time when so many people need us. Fortunately, like many charities, we do not rely on a single source

  2. Support moving into a care home

    When someone moves out of their own home and goes into a care home, it can be a traumatic time. Here are some tips from Age UK on how to make it easier.

  3. Leave a legacy donation in your will

    With a gift to Age UK in your will, you can do so much to make sure older people have the support they deserve in the years to come.

  4. A 'novel' prize for the over 50s

    writing prize for over 50s. She tells us about the new prize and gives us her top tips for becoming a writer later in life.

  5. What is a living will (advance decision)?

    Advance decisions (sometimes called a 'living will') and advance statements let you make decisions now about your future care. Find out more from Age UK.

  6. Celebrating a year of friendship and support

    We visit the Joining Forces Age UK Leicester Shire & Rutland, to celebrate a year of coffee mornings for older veterans and meet those that make it possible.

  7. Veterans welcome a new generation of soldiers

    Older veterans from Joining Forces Age UK Portsmouth were recently invited to see a new generation of soldiers passing out at Arming Training Centre (ATC) Pirbright. We joined them to see what happened

  8. A brilliant bond: Margaret and Sarah

    fundraising campaign. “She’s the first person I go to with any problem, and there’s not a day that goes by that I don’t speak to her,” Sarah continues. “We’ve been really ... I was little, which I think is partially because my dad was away so much when I was younger.” A happy three Sarah’s dad was in the army, which meant that Margaret often had long stretches of

  9. Looking after yourself in a heatwave

    weather gets hotter, it’s a good idea to take simple precautions to ensure they are looking after themselves as temperatures rise. Top tips for staying cool in a heatwave Check on older neighbours ... hottest time of the day, 11am to 3pm – If you do go out, use sunscreen of factor 30 or above, wear a hat and keep in the shade when possible. When inside, try to keep your home cool – Keep curtains

  10. A pandemic year – rising to the challenge

    Reflecting upon Age UK’s 2020-21 Annual Report, which covers a time of immense challenge and change.

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