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  1. Black History Month: 6 inspirational figures

    OBE (89) Bristol’s first Black social worker and prominent advocate for Black people’s rights. In 1963, inspired by Rosa Parks, Paul led a bus boycott against the Bristol Omnibus Company because ... in race relations. Dame Linda Dobbs, DBE (69) Born in Freetown, Sierra Leone in 1951, and having moved to the UK aged 7, Dame Linda was called to the Bar in 1981. This did not come without its challenges

  2. Preventing falls

    have changed could help you stay independent for longer.   Stay active You might think that moving less will help you avoid a fall, but actually, movign more and staying active is the best thing you ... a free care needs assessment.  Keep things tidied out of the way of stairs and hallways, and move rugs and mats away from the top or bottom of the stairs. Also, make sure that floors are clear of

  3. Are we really ready for a cashless society?

    Affairs Adviser at Age UK, suggests the closing of retail banks and removal of ATMs is an overzealous move to get us to go cashless when some of us aren’t ready to. In the UK, some 3,300 retail bank branches ... getting more complicated and expensive to do so. Admittedly cash won’t go on forever, but it’s not right for the banks to be pushing us towards going cashless so enthusiastically at this stage.

  4. What would you do if you won the lottery?

    and plenty of en-suite bathrooms, then now could be your time. When the time is right you could take this opportunity to move closer to your family or to an area that you’ve always wanted to live in ... also associated with feelings of freedom. Whether you have a new goal to complete or a new home to move into, it means you’re feeling content and enthusiastic at the prospect of something unfamiliar

  5. Act Now Age Better email newsletter

    Ready to take action for your future health? We’re here to help you make your next move. Sign up to our Act Now, Age Better email series to receive information and advice about the benefits of movement

  6. The endless wait for care

    people return home from hospital. While it's great that the Government is putting real effort into moving older people out of hospitals – freeing up precious capacity and preventing older people's ... physically and mentally suffering without the right help. We think Cath and Sue’s stories below, for example, demonstrate how dire the situation is right now.  Cath I am 66 and sole carer for

  7. Difficult conversations in later life

    doesn't want someone he doesn't know in the house. "What I'd really like to talk to him about is moving," says Gemma. "He's told me he's not happy in his house now. I've wondered if he might prefer living ... as well as talking, and how more open conversations might help people to make decisions that felt right to them. "A very clear message from the research was the importance of recognising individual choices

  8. Sporty ideas

    Age UK you'll be making a huge difference to the older people who need our support.

    Let's get moving Need some more inspiration? Explore our full list of fundraising ideas

  9. Care needs assessment

    assessment looks at the care services that would help meet your needs, such as home care packages or moving into a care home. 

  10. The financial assessment for care explained

    If you’re looking into arranging help at home or moving into a care home, then you probably have questions about how you're going to pay for it. The financial assessment is used to work out how your

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