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Why do we value old objects over older people? Age UK is here to change how we age.
Here's how, with your support, Age UK is supporting older people through the cost of living crisis.
A range of products to help you make the most of later life are available through Age UK Trading, with profits given to the charity.
A new study commissioned by Age UK confirms that 1 in 7 older people in England aren't receiving the care they need.
Age UK’s Charity Director reflects on why new legislation on health and care should help the two systems work together, and why that matters for older people.
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seem daunting. Our guides can help. Feeling comfortable online can open up a whole new world of entertainment and hobbies, and help you continue doing things you already enjoy in a different way. Our guide
telephone calls. It's a great way to make a new friend and enjoy regular conversation. Find out more about Age UK's Telephone Friendship Service Try out a new hobby If you tend to stay indoors more during ... during the winter months, keeping busy with hobbies can help keep your mind active. Books can be a wonderul way of transporting yourself elsewhere and lifting your spirits. There are even services that deliver
New Style Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA) is a benefit for people who are actively looking for work. Use Age UK's benefit calculator to check how much you could get.
listening to older people, colleagues, and local and national Age UK partners, we launched an ambitious new strategy to help us do that.
As we get older we tend to face new health challenges and it can feel more difficult to stay well and active. Find out how we help older people look after their health and stay independent.
Edie, the new film starring Sheila Hancock, is the inspirational story of a woman in her eighties realising it's not too late to fulfil your dreams. We spoke to the film's director Simon Hunter to find