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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.
When someone moves out of their own home and goes into a care home, it can be a traumatic time. Here are some tips from Age UK on how to make it easier.
poverty, struggling to pay their bills, or are feeling lonely and forgotten. Learn about how you can support older people.
Income Support s a means tested benefit designed to provide extra money to help people on a low income. Find how to check your eligibility at Age UK.
If you want to live independently but in a smaller, easier-to-manage home, with support, then read this article from Age UK about sheltered housing.
Find out how the No Place Like Home pilot project at Age UK provides information, advice and support to people who are homeless or threatened with homelessness.
information guide to help you make the right decision for you – from getting help at home to moving to somewhere more supported.
Some local Age UKs can provide care for older people at home. This could include support with washing, bathing, getting in and out of bed, preparing food etc.
Download Age UK's Getting help at home information guide to find out about getting support with day-to-day tasks – from housework to personal care.
Support for Mortgage Interest (SMI) is a benefit for homeowners which helps pay towards the interest on a mortgage or home improvement loans.
At Age UK we work with you, our supporters, to influence decision-makers on issues that affect older people, such as our underfunded care and support system, our cold homes and loneliness.