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Why do we value old objects over older people? Age UK is here to change how we age.
Here's how, with your support, Age UK is supporting older people through the cost of living crisis.
A range of products to help you make the most of later life are available through Age UK Trading, with profits given to the charity.
recently had a double celebration. Pat, as she prefers to be called, not only toasted her 90th birthday at a dinner attended by family and friends, she has also marked 30 years continuous service as a volunteer ... volunteer for Age UK North Craven’s shop in Settle, a market town in the Yorkshire dales. We had a chat with Pat as she prepared to go in and help out at the shop this week, to discuss her three decades of volunteering
You may not know that you are able to apply for a Veterans Badge, if you have served in the armed forces
We all deserve a place to call home. Find out more about how Age UK is helping older people live with dignity and security.
Giving in memory provides is a wonderful way to celebrate the life of a loved. Set up a personalised Tribute Fund to help raise funds for Age UK.
Looking for some ways to raise money for charity? From bake sales to sponsored silences, this A-Z of ideas is sure to help make it easy to fundraise at work, school or in your community.
moderate intensity activity. As we get older, our activity levels often decrease. That may be due to a long-term health condition, or practical, financial or emotional reasons – for example, not being able ... risk of illness for older people, and save money for public services such as the NHS. We undertook a qualitative research project to understand the experiences, attitudes and opinions of inactive older
You may have heard the term 'rollover' but what does this actually mean? Have a read to find out. Let’s face it - we’ve all imagined winning the lottery at some point, and you may have played ... played once or twice or even weekly to test your luck. Regardless of how often you play a lottery, you may have heard the term 'rollover' being used from time to time - but what exactly does this mean?
vaccine With more and more older people receiving the coronavirus vaccine, it's natural to let out a collective sigh of relief. But what then? Can older people return to how they were living pre-pandemic ... outdoors where possible, and open windows, socially distance and wear a mask when this isn’t possible. This is for 4 reasons: You will not be protected straight away. Depending on the vaccine you may
Age UK Parliamentary Briefing: How will the Government’s social care proposals help older people?
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