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  1. Four-legged friends for people with dementia

    supporting older people with memory loss for more than 25 years. Keen to find innovative new ways to aid those with dementia, in recent years they've enlisted the help of some four-legged friends to spread ... young families of their own, they may have had a pet then, so their minds go back to that time. They will tell you stories about their lives back then with great confidence, even if they're struggling with

  2. Having a good time over 70

    brain doesn’t really believe it has happened, though I believe there are certain things that aid one when 'silver threads appear among the gold'. Retain the obsessions of youth “I loved playing ... start a GCSE English Club for those who wish to study the subject at A Level. “Sometimes a chap will sidle up to me at rehearsal and say, “Sir, my Dad says you taught him Macbeth when he was here

  3. Julian's epic journey

    Julian turned 60 just after completing an epic ride from Land’s End to John o’ Groats in aid of Age UK. He’s long been aware of the challenges older people face. He plays the piano and sings ... ” As did having raised £1,846 for Age UK, through a combination of online donations, Gift Aid and cash provided by  “I was very pleased,” says Julian. “And so was my mother

  4. Reflecting on Windrush

    unaddressed, that they make our State look incompetent and disinterested in treating people fairly. Many will therefore conclude it is another example of the institutional racism that so many Black people have ... fundamental changes to how the current scheme is designed and run, and acknowledges that failure to do so will continue to have a financial and psychological impact on those affected.  The Windrush compensation

  5. How can I raise money for charity?

    don’t need to do anything else. Don’t forget that if you’re a UK taxpayer, please Gift Aid your donations if you’re eligible, as it means charities can claim an additional 25% from the ... Leave a gift in your will A will generally involves leaving things to your most loved ones, but you can also give to charities. Just like regular gifting, leaving a gift in your will is another way for you

  6. London Landmarks Half Marathon

    Run to support older people in London's hottest half marathon. Age UK have a number of guaranteed charity places up for grabs.

  7. How the NHS recovers from coronavirus

    services to meet both the immediate crisis and these historic challenges. The next phases of the pandemic will mean both restoring services that have reduced or stopped during the last few months but also harnessing ... restrictions. It is widely accepted that managing transmission rates will be harder in autumn and winter, during which the NHS will be dealing with its usual winter pressures. There is no place for complacency

  8. A pandemic year – rising to the challenge

    continues to cast a long shadow over many people’s lives. There seems no doubt that in future we will look back on this period as deeply traumatic for many older people. Age quickly proved to be a major ... bereavement alone. Above all we have heard a profound sense of loss for precious time and experiences they will not get back. There's mounting evidence of the disastrous effects of the pandemic on many older people’s

  9. CVs and job applications

    might find the prospect of updating your CV or writing a job application a little daunting. Our tips will help you get started and we’ll show you where to go for personalised support.  To improve your ... you can use to start writing your CV. Some employers don’t accept CVs. This will be made clear on the job advert. They will instead ask you to complete an application form or even go through an online

  10. Do what you can

    importance of the campaign, and everyday exercises older people can do to aid fitness and independence. “Having a good quality of life will help with our mental wellbeing as well as our physical wellbeing ... couldn’t balance on one leg, to developing the strength to take walks outside without a walking aid is really rewarding, because it’s enabled that person to have more independence and improved

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