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  1. A Life Less Lonely

    loneliness and social isolation can affect all kinds of people from all sorts of backgrounds all over the world. “More people are working full time, in jobs that require them to work in isolated conditions ... conditions, and while social media offers connection with the wider world, it can be done remotely and without real interactions with others.” Telling human stories With all the information out there on

  2. Why free TV licences for the over 75s matter

      Glenda* who works in adult social care *name has been changed to protect privacy "I work in adult social care and see the profound detrimental impact that social isolation can have on older people. Over

  3. The successes of the Joining Forces programme

    Wings Centre. He explained that he’d lost his confidence and wanted to tackle his isolation by getting more involved in social activities. Age UK Lancashire spent time getting to know Bryan in order to understand

  4. Welcoming a new Government

    are facing. More mental health issues, more physical health challenges, more poverty, and growing isolation .  There's no doubt that the task facing the new Government is huge. But the opportunity to reset ... to supporting a new Parliament to make the changes so many older people want to see to the NHS and social care , to their finances and to their wellbeing. 10 ways the new Government could help older people

  5. Make Christmas a little brighter

    – not even on Christmas Day. Michael, Brenda and Sandra know the pain of feeling alone and isolated, as they explain in their stories below, but also what it’s like to get the help needed to ... life-changing,” he says. From our 24-hour helpline and weekly friendship calls, to home visits and social activities, our expert services bring comfort and connection to lonely older people across the UK

  6. Caring about equality

    impacts for carers’ lives, including putting them at increased risk of financial hardship , social isolation, and poor mental and physical health. The impact of care Care affects so many of us and many

  7. 5 reasons to celebrate Age UK’s Silver Sunday

    Mayor of Westminster 2024. “It’s so important to bring generations together, tackle isolation and have fun while trying some new activities.” The ability to bring generations together ... volunteers who find ways to bring people together to celebrate our older population. Can you host a social activity in your local coffee shop, place of worship, or community hall? Do you already run regular

  8. What’s the latest on a coronavirus vaccine?

    depends on the results of the vaccine trials. Matt Hancock, the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, has recently said that he expects there to be a vaccine in the early months of 2021, and that ... don’t suffer badly with flu, getting it this winter would likely lead to a period of self-isolation and needing a coronavirus test. For those who are more vulnerable to flu, including older people

  9. Ageism and the virus that doesn’t discriminate

    often unknowingly, as individuals and societies. But with all of us experiencing the same sense of isolation many older people deal with all the time, could empathy triumph over bigotry? The coronavirus outbreak ... cognitive performance of older people. Putting the spotlight on ageism In an age of internet stars, social media obsession and lists such as ‘30 under 30’, the achievements and successes of those of a young

  10. Tips for carers during the coronavirus pandemic

    Unfortunately, as well as restrictions and concerns about spreading the virus, the delivery of many adult social care services, in addition to respite services for carers, have been disrupted, making this a challenging ... calls with friends and family. 3. Make sure they’re eating enough Feeling anxious, stressed or isolated can affect your appetite and can lead to undereating or overeating. In an ideal world we should

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