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  1. Managing money in later life

    having a financially resilient retirement? What are the challenges in measuring financial resilience? Key messages We need a fundamental rethink of the language used in financial services to ensure that it

  2. Reaching those who are socially excluded

      Age UK and The Salvation Army have come together with people who are socially excluded and key professionals to produce vital research exploring some of the challenges older people face when accessing ... harder for them to access the support they need when they need it. Our research has highlighted some key themes that make it harder for those that are socially excluded to access support services and some

  3. Top tips for ageing better

    some squats or lunges during the ad breaks when you’re watching TV. Strength and balance are key to ageing well. Prioritising these now helps maintain independence and can prevent falls later, as ... getting up off the floor in different ways (sounds simple, but it can become trickier as we age and is a key skill for an independent later life) at-home activities like squats and wall push-ups. Discover more

  4. New website promoting home safety

    Staying safe at home The Stay Safe website encourages expert organisations to contribute material help older people to find what they're looking for. We know that safe and accessible housing promotes health ... electrical and gas safety, falls prevention, scams and how to respond to medical emergencies. The Stay Safe website encourages expert organisations to contribute material to make it easier for older people

  5. Helping older people get online

    in the UK don't use the internet. Older people who are without digital skills risk losing access to key services such as banking, shopping and health services, as well as communications platforms that keep ... is important to Jean and her granddaughter, Lauren. The Digital Champions Programme combines four key services to address the common barriers to digital inclusion. Digital Champions A Digital Champion

  6. All about Silver Sunday

    happen, often with little resource, and their kindness and willingness to go the extra mile is often key to helping to reassure the most nervous guests. The history of Silver Sunday Silver Sunday was started ... and advice sharing. The diversity of these events is a big part of Silver Sunday’s appeal. A key benefit of Silver Sunday is that it can be a first step to reintegrating for older people who have

  7. Power of attorney

      selling your home   paying your mortgage and bills   arranging repairs to your home. Key facts:    You decide when you want this type of LPA to start. This might be only if and when ... you receive   who you have contact with   what kind of social activities you take part in. Key facts:   Unlike an LPA for financial decisions, your attorney can only use this LPA if you no

  8. Domestic abuse: more needs to be done to support older people

    many cases of domestic abuse that have not been officially recorded. Older people and domestic abuse: key facts Domestic abuse may be physical, sexual, emotional or financial, and it may be a one-off event ... experience one or more of these types of abuse, but age-related factors mean that there are also some key differences. For example: Older people are just as likely to be abused by an adult child as they are

  9. Staying cool in a heatwave information guide

    This guide explains how to look after your health during hot weather. It covers: how to stay sun-safe when you're out and about how to keep your home cooler how to spot the warning signs of dehydration ... exhaustion. Whatever your plans, this handy guide can help you make sure you're ready to enjoy the sun safely. Download your guide (PDF, 227 KB) Need this guide in another format? This guide is also available

  10. Predicting the progress of the coronavirus epidemic

    is missing. As different scientists have different hypotheses, the answers they come up with to the key questions are also different. Dramatic headlines As this new area of science is of great public importance

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