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  1. LGBT+ groups for older people and staying connected

    Keeping in touch with others and taking part in social activities can help us stay connected and prevent feelings of loneliness. Some local Age UK's run groups aimed at older LGBT+ people.

  2. Get in touch with us about volunteering

    If you have questions about volunteering, here's how to get in touch.

  3. Keeping warm and well in winter

    affect us more than they used to. But there are things you can do to stay warm and well. Find out more with Age UK.

  4. How to use social media

    Facebook, Instagram and Twitter are great ways to keep in touch with family and friends, follow public figures and organisations, and even meet people with similar interests or hobbies.

  5. Keeping up with changes to the benefit system

    benefits rates, and how Age UK can help older people get what they’re owed – over the phone, online and in the local area.

  6. Practical ways to help older people

    Things you can do to help older people with practical stuff, or keeping spirits up, during this period of social distancing in response to the coronavirus outbreak.

  7. Sweepstake

    Hold a sweepstake with your friends, family or colleagues and raise funds for Age UK at the same time.

  8. Cost of living advice

    With the cost of living rising, we could all do with some extra money in our pockets and help keeping the cost of our energy bills down. This section provides information that can help you feel more in

  9. How to keep cool in hot weather

    (between 11am and 3pm), and keep in the shade. Wear a sun hat and carry a bottle of water with you. Wear light-coloured, lightweight cotton clothing can help keep you cooler. Keep an eye on the weather forecast  ... CE mark and UV40 label. Keep blinds down and windows closed when it's cooler inside than out. Most medication should be kept below 25°C – so it can be best to keep it in the fridge when it's really

  10. The older people who fled Myanmar's forgotten crisis

    Age UK's Chief Executive Paul Farmer discusses his recent visit to Bangladesh with colleagues from Age International, to learn more about the humanitarian crisis of the Rohingya people.

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