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

    launched our annual campaign, No One Should Have No One, which is designed to raise public awareness about the needs of older people who are lonely and who have no one to turn to. But this year we are ... unwell, living on a low income, your home is not terribly comfortable, and you don’t have a close family or friends to help keep your spirits up. This is also an especially bad time to be on your own for

  2. Jo Cox Commission on Loneliness

    We've been proud to be part of the Jo Cox Commission on Loneliness to shine a powerful spotlight on the millions of lonely people living in our communities.

  3. Tackling loneliness on the pitch

    and at events like this, you meet loads of new people and make new friends,” says Gary, 70, one of the participants. There are lots of people like Gary who could benefit from meeting new friends ... improved their physical health. We also know that physical activity helps us stay stronger and steadier on our feet as we get older. Physical activity, such as walking football, is proven to contribute to increased

  4. One step at a time

    process causing loss of muscle mass and bone density, which affects strength, balance and posture, it's one of the most important times in life to try to keep moving. Encouraging inactive older people to take ... locations across England. We found that the older people we spoke to tended to fall into four groups, based on how healthy they were and how much they enjoyed being active: Capable and motivated : people who enjoy

  5. Getting started on the internet

    to grips with using the internet can feel overwhelming, so we've brought together information and advice to help you get started and show you all the benefits of getting online.

  6. Gifts that keep on giving

    with his lust for life and his unending quest for the best in music, theatre and books’. Joyce, on the other hand, was more private and administrative, bringing organisation to the dynamic. “There’s ... profound effect on Joyce. “I think that’s why Joyce remembered Age UK in her will,” suggests Rowell. “That’s what Age UK can help with – to make sure no one feels lonely

  7. Val on living with grief

    how her love for her husband helped her move forward after his death. The loss of a partner can be one of the most difficult things we face as we get older. Val, 81, was married to her husband for more ... When he went, I didn’t know what had hit me. I was very angry. I didn’t know how to go on living. I didn’t know what I was here for.” Val My body shut down, my brain shut down

  8. A dad to depend on

    their favourite memories together, being there for each other, and why Simone knows she can always rely on her dad. “Dad’s had such a colourful and eventful life that he’s like a fountain ... chuckles. Memorable moments It was Ron’s time working in a pub that arguably had the biggest impact on the direction of his life. “I was working in the bar with my cousin when June walked in,”

  9. Winter one-pot sausage casserole

    This Age UK one-pot sausage casserole is a great winter warmer on a cold evening. Preparation time: 20 minutes | Cooking time: 40 minutes | Serves 2-4

  10. The Exilarch's Foundation

    Dr Naim Dangoor CBE has kindly decided to support Age UK's information and advice work through The Exilarch's Foundation.

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