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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.
Find out if your local Age UK offers shopping services - either home delivery or taking them to the shops
Many of our local Age UKs have cafes, where they run lunch clubs for older people to get a hot meal and meet friends
Age UK salmon parcels are a great source of protein. This dish is an easy meal to make. Preparation time: 10 minutes | Cooking time: 20 minutes | Serves: 1
This fish pie from Age UK provides a balanced meal. White fish contains protein. Preparation time: 5 minutes | Cooking time: 60 minutes | Serves: 2
support of the Exilarch’s Foundation, we have developed a shared case, contact and service delivery database with local Age UKs, which is helping them to deliver services with and for older people ... of the year, local Age UKs provide information and advice, friendship support, home support, meal delivery, and a wide range of physical activity groups. The shared database is helping them to record information
These are some of the tasks we can offer help with: Shopping Laundry Housework Preparing light meals/meal delivery Companionship Running errands, e.g. prescription collection If you need assistance with DIY
ways. Email your story to stories@ageuk.org.uk Delivering groceries safely Food2You is a grocery delivery service for those aged over 50 in Southwark, Lewisham and Lambeth who struggle to do their own shopping ... headquarters, with many of the staff there (and some welcome volunteers) now assisting with food deliveries. “We've seen a huge number of volunteer applications, which is very gratefully received,” explains
throughout the lockdown, including home activity packs, virtual day centres and even the delivery of two-course meals, they’ve been busy supporting older people with their vaccinations. “Some ... great to see people’s confidence returning. I hope we can keep on ramping up the vaccination delivery and get to a stage where everyone feels safer, more confident, and we’re able to get back
types of cancer, high blood pressure, stroke, obesity and tooth decay. Many processed foods, ready meals and savoury snacks can be quite high in fat, sugar and salt. These foods should be eaten in moderation ... well and spend less: Plan your meals and stick to a shopping list so you buy only the items you need. Try not to rely on ready meals as they are more expensive than making meals yourself, and can be higher
Caroline Hughes, who explains how this grocery delivery service for older people works, and how much volunteers help. Food2You is an exciting new shopping delivery service that helps older people live healthier ... accessible for those who use it. The service helps customers in Lewisham and Southwark. For £5 per delivery, Food2You pick up the customer’s requested groceries from a local supermarket, deliver them