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  1. 3 ways to tackle climate change

    with enormous issues. But to acknowledge that it's a very difficult subject to take in is a good starting point." Humans thrive on connection, and ultimately we are more powerful together than we are alone ... issues," Phil suggests. Use a renewable energy supplier In recent years, we've seen energy suppliers starting to offer electricity from entirely renewable sources. That means all your energy comes from solar

  2. Building Resilience

    person achieve those things. Building Resilience started delivery in January 2021 and is set to continue until the end of May 2025. Building Resilience started with delivery in 8 local Age UKs, but is now

  3. Flexible working

    9am to 5pm, you might choose a flexible work option, such as: Flexitime Where you can vary when you start and finish your working day or work extra hours to build up flexi days of extra leave. Compressed ... desire to spend more time with a partner If you are thinking about retiring in the next few years, starting to work flexibly could also be a good bridge into retirement. Stopping work suddenly can cause a

  4. Ways to keep your spirits up

    eye? If you're not feeling very motivated to do things, you're not alone. You might find that you start to enjoy things more as you get more into the habit of doing them. But if you've been feeling low ... through it alone. Talk to friends or family, and if things have been this way for a while or are starting to worry yourself or those around you, speak to a healthcare professional. Healthcare services are

  5. Changing attitudes towards ageing

    – a new campaign to encourage us all to change the way we think about age and ageing. Since starting my job as Chief Executive, I’ve been struck by our attitudes towards later life. It’s ... workplaces and the political environment. Campaigns like this can have a huge impact, and it all starts with you and me.

  6. Professor Ian Deary interview on The Disconnected Mind

    1947 are at the heart of the research. Now adults in their 70s, over 1,000 joined the project at its start in 2004. A data goldmine Professor Deary explains: ‘Access to childhood IQ data for people ... opportunity for studying cognitive function in older age because we know what IQ point these participants started from.’ At age 70, the participants, known as the  Lothian Birth Cohort 1936 (LBC1936)

  7. Let's change how we age

    determined to improve the experience of getting older in the UK – now and in the future. We want to start a national conversation about ageing That's why we’ve chosen ‘Let’s change how we

  8. Ramadan

    grandfather resonate with her even more than they did 70 years ago. “ With age, I’ve started to look for deeper explanations as to why I pray and why I fast. ” Periods of ill health have ... They are therefore encouraged to practice a half day fast to learn self-control. Their partial fast starts in the afternoon, and they learn to recite the prayer that represents the intention to fast, and

  9. Santander

    Age UK and Santander’s partnership started in 2016 when we were selected as one of their chosen charities. Over the next 3 years, we raised an epic £3.2 million, together with the children's

  10. Why it's time to act now to age better

    in good health. At Age UK, we’re committed to transforming public attitudes to ageing and starting a national conversation about what it means to get older. That’s why we’ve launched ... on board to support the Act Now, Age Better campaign, by showing that home is the perfect place to start getting active. Visit your local store to see the campaign in action. Wall push up image You don’t

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