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  1. My strong and resilient mum

    “I’m really proud of her.” We speak to Julie, whose mother Brenda is a beloved Age UK storyteller, about how their relationship has deepened over time. “I was actually very much a daddy’s girl ... girl when I was little,” says Julie, “but over the years my relationship with Mum has grown so much. Now, I know everything about her.” Brenda day out For Julie, childhood memories of

  2. Protecting older people’s precious right to liberty

    Parliamentary watcher, I doubt you’ve noticed. But public controversy is starting to rise about this Bill, which is about the important and hugely sensitive issue of the legal protection available for older people ... adults who lack mental capacity but who it is considered need to be contained in a given place for their own safety and/or that of others. Older people who are subject to this legislation generally have

  3. Cat cafe

    happiness to older people who miss having pets of their own. What if, after a lifetime of dedication to pets, you're no longer able to take care of them? How would you get to spend time with animals? A ... a film with some furry friends for company. Paws for thoughtfulness Paws Cafe is Shropshire's first cat cafe and a 10-minute walk from Shrewsbury train station. It’s owned by couple Katie Fields and James

  4. Alicia's new life after work

    “I’m trying to fill my life up with different things.” 63-year-old Alicia shares how she turned grief at losing her job into something positive, all the with the help of Age UK. Unfortunately, Alicia is ... she was surprised when stopping working left her with a sense of loss, too. “It felt like a bereavement, because I’d worked for 35 years,” she says. “I miss all my colleagues, because

  5. Government must act now to avert disaster in our care homes

    Charity Director says the Government must act now to protect vulnerable older people and the workers caring for them.

  6. Tom's incredible feet

    Tom discusses how he started doing marathons for Age UK as an older man, and what motivated him to keep on running.

  7. Rosemary and Rowena

    lived in Australia for something like 30 years now. She’s a senior speech pathologist, who specialises in throat cancer and cancer of the mouth. I’m very proud of her.  “I had two sons, then ... after my elder son’s third birthday, so I had three children under the age of three. They grew up together, with none of them knowing a life without the others. As much as I adored my sons, I so wanted

  8. Caring about equality

    they face and recognise the massive contributions they make for families and communities throughout the UK. This year’s theme, ‘Caring About Equality’, highlights the inequalities unpaid ... unpaid carers face and what is needed to create a fairer society for carers. Inequalities can create negative impacts for carers’ lives, including putting them at increased risk of financial hardship

  9. How can I raise money for charity?

    Looking for ways to raise money for charity but don’t know how or where to start? Age UK has plenty of suggestions, so find one that works for you.

  10. Why I run for Age UK

    how running became an important part of his life, the grandfather who inspired him to raise money for Age UK, and how he gets through the tougher parts of his challenges.

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