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  1. The mental health of older people coming out of lockdown

    we’ve asked them for a specimen. “I spoke to somebody this week who’s got an abnormal chest X-ray, and one of the first things in his response to having to be referred to hospital was, ‘I’m

  2. Will the Treasury block social care reform again?

    generous, there must be some behavioural consequences of that, and the first consequence is that Mrs X will say, “Well, I can go back to work now that my mother is being better looked after”

  3. 2017 Virgin Money London Marathon runners

    on marathon running. He also hopes to start volunteering as a befriender at his local Age UK. Tom's top tips for marathon day Eat breakfast three hours before the race - you risk getting a stitch any closer

  4. How our thinking skills change with age

    manage it is an important one for Age UK, especially since declining thinking skills are one of the top concerns for people as they get older. The Disconnected Mind How do we age well? We can eat healthily

  5. Glossary of online terms

    A-Z glossary of technological terms explains what they mean. Address bar The address bar is at the top of your web browser (such as Internet Explorer or Google Chrome). It's where the address of a webpage ... against security threats caused by spyware and other unwanted software. Tabs Tabs sit at the very top of your internet browser. You can click on the '+' symbol to open a new tab, where you can visit a

  6. Spend or save: What would you do with £25,000?

    true. Buy that car you've always wanted You know that set of wheels you've been after for years? Soft top, red paint, perfect for breezing around country roads? With Age UK's Weekly Lottery, you could buy

  7. Age UK telephone friendship

    Wordskii website here and select the language you would like to take the call in from the menu at the top right of the screen. This will tell you the best number to call. If you’re not sure if our telephone

  8. Give a major gift

    even bi-annually.  When you opt in to Gift Aid your donation, Age UK can claim an extra 25% on top of the amount you donate through the Government Gift Aid Scheme, at no extra cost to you. This means

  9. Making devices easier to use for older people

    settings. Scroll down to find 'accessibility', or you can type 'accessibility' into the search bar at the top of the screen. Then click 'display & text size'.  Click on 'larger text' and then 'larger ... then choose the 'zoomed' option (instead of the 'standard' option).  Then click 'set' in the top right-hand corner of the screen. You’ll need to restart your phone for the new settings to take

  10. 3 ways to tackle climate change

    Growing old and getting green Phil Kingston tells us his top tips for protecting the planet for future generations. Phil Kingston is 82 years old, and he's passionate about saving the planet. "That's because

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