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  1. How every Age UK Weekly Lottery and Raffle entry helps

    Find out more below.  Local activities By playing our lottery or raffle, you'll help our network of around 115 local Age UKs deliver services and social activities to their communities - from quizzes ... policy and stand up for older people across a range of issues, from unequal legislation to health and social care.  Dividing line *Source: Age UK January 2005 – October 2023

  2. 5 reasons to celebrate Age UK’s Silver Sunday

    UK's Silver Sunday is an annual day of activities and events celebrating the contributions older people make to society. There’s no shortage of activities to choose from: last year’s Silver ... physical activity is good for us at any age and can be the secret to staying fit and strong in later life . That’s why many Silver Sunday events give participants the opportunity to get active. Last

  3. Older Men at the Margins

    Older men’s experiences of loneliness and social isolation Do men and women’s experiences of loneliness in later life differ? A new research study suggests so. "I think a lot of it is as a result of men ... lonely with researchers from the University of Bristol. And while conversations about loneliness and social isolation have become more commonplace thanks to well-publicised initiatives such as the Jo Cox Commission

  4. Volunteer with your local Age UK

    services helping with jobs inside and outside the home footcare exercise classes and physical activity social activities transition from hospital to home. Local Age UKs need support with different services they ... Encouraging participation in wellbeing activities. Leading a fitness group. Driving older people to a local activity they look forward to all week. Cooking lunch at an activity centre. Helping older people master

  5. Invest in your health as you age

    Moving more has a huge range of health benefits. Here are just a few of them: You'll find day-to-day activities easier – whether that's carrying shopping or climbing the stairs. You'll notice your sleep ... sport or activity can be a great way to make new friends, explore your local area and just have fun! Find a sport or activity The best place to start is to think about the kind of sport or activity you might

  6. Dementia support services and groups

    improve their quality of life. Age UK can arrange visits to your home to help you to maintain your social contacts and pursue your hobbies and interests. In some areas, trained befrienders can provide ... memory loss or mild to moderate dementia. Group members take part in meaningful and stimulating activities, proven to help maintain memory and mental functioning. The groups provide a fun, supportive environment

  7. Making the most of it - experiences of wellbeing in later life

    of social isolation can bring about a marked decline in wellbeing and a feeling of helplessness to make changes to improve things. The main aspects of life impacting on our wellbeing are our social lives ... lives, health, financial situation, and hobbies or activities. Having close relationships is key. It’s also important to have a sense of purpose and meaning in life, motivation and self-management, and to

  8. All about Silver Sunday

    difference. Age UK has recently taken on Silver Sunday – a campaign to celebrate older people with activities and events held on a national day every October. Lucinda Hurrey, who has worked with  Silver ... to and nothing to get out of bed for. Stock 1 In the face of austerity and council funding cuts to social care , the idea of Silver Sunday was born – a day in the calendar to celebrate older people

  9. Things to do to feel less lonely

    There's more information about how talking can help here If you'd like to make new social connections, why not try a new activity, revisit an old hobby, or join a club? Lots of us want to meet like-minded people ... of different activities on offer. Being socially connected doesn't just help us feel less lonely – it's also great for our physical and mental health. You could try something: active  like walking

  10. Look after your thinking skills

    We all want to stay healthy and active in later life, so we’re interested in keeping fit mentally as well as physically. Increasingly, we’re learning what we can do to keep our thinking skills sharp as ... our minds sharp, some of the advice can be confusing or contradictory. From fish oils to physical activity, from B vitamins to brain training, open the newspaper and it’s easy to find claims on what helps

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