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  1. How to set up an email account and other email essentials

    Email is an easy and free way to stay in touch with family and friends, and it’s the main way that organisations and companies communicate with people. Find out how to safely make the most of email, starting

  2. Creativity is for life

    challenges of later life have put limitations on her creativity, and why being able to express yourself is important, whatever your age.

  3. How is dementia diagnosed?

    If you’re worried that you might have symptoms of dementia, it's best to book an appointment to speak to your doctor. Talking about the possibility of having dementia can be difficult ... diagnosis can help you better understand what’s happening, how best to look after yourself, and think about ways to manage your symptoms. Benefits to an early diagnosis If you’ve only just

  4. Glaucoma symptoms & risk factors

    Glaucoma is an eye condition that damages the nerve that connects your eye to the brain. If it's not treated, the damage can lead to sight loss and even blindness. We've brought together information and

  5. Dementia and incontinence

    Incontinence is a common symptom for people living with dementia. As dementia progresses, changes in the brain can affect a person’s ability to recognise bodily signals, communicate their needs and use ... use the toilet independently – so continence care can be an important aspect of daily support.

  6. How does Inheritance Tax work?

    Inheritance Tax (IHT) may have to be paid on an estate if it's worth more than the tax-free threshold. Find out more with Age UK.

  7. The court decision on discharges into care homes

    Age UK's Charity Director Caroline Abrahams explains what the recent High Court ruling signifies and what must happen next.

  8. The nation is fundraising for Age UK

    appreciated. Here are some examples to inspire more of you to get involved. This period of lockdown limits what we can do, but that hasn't stopped fundraisers up and down the country from getting creative with ... to thank all of our fundraisers. We need you more than ever right now and the money you are raising is making such a difference. Struggling for inspiration? Check out some of our superstar fundraisers below

  9. How is the coronavirus vaccine rollout going?

    it’s natural to assume our lives can return to how they were before the pandemic started. But is that sensible? We now know, not just from clinical trials but also real-life data on the impact of ... well as the effectiveness of the vaccines there is other positive news. More than 20 million people have had their first vaccination and our current lockdown is leading to falls in the numbers of infections

  10. Gifts that keep on giving

    their will. Leaving a gift in your will ensures vital work can continue after your death. It’s what Bob and Joyce Dumper did for various charities, including Age UK, which received £223,000 to ... future. Different people, shared passions In some ways, Bob and Joyce were very different. Bob was an extravert and the life and soul of the party. A friend recalled having never met ‘a man with

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