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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 more about how to prepare for a hospital stay and what you can do to prepare your home for your return.
No one wants to go into hospital. Our guide can help you to feel as prepared as possible if you do have to at some point.
After a stay in hospital, you may be thinking about when you'll be discharged – but your health is the priority. Find out more from Age UK.
In this blog, we celebrate that all acute trusts in England have voluntarily signed up to John's Campaign, and what this means for people with dementia and their carers during a hospital stay.
and telehealth services and equipment is designed to help you live independently and stay safe and in control of your health. Find out more with Age UK.
person who uses the Telephone Friendship Service is invited to enter a competition to exhibit creativity in one form or another – whether that’s drawing, sharing a memory, or even writing a limerick ... for the past two years. In the poem, Gwen reflects on the things she can no longer do at her age, while celebrating the things that she can do – like enjoying her garden in the summertime. The Telephone
Age UK is deeply grateful for the generous support of the Emanuel Hospital Charity.
online is a quick and convenient alternative to shopping in person. But it's important that you protect your personal and financial information to stay as safe and secure as possible when shopping online.
present risks to your health. Download our guide to find out how to stay cool and keep well this summer. This guide explains how to look after your health during hot weather. It covers: how to stay sun-safe when ... when you're out and about how to keep your home cooler how to spot the warning signs of dehydration and heat exhaustion. Whatever your plans, this handy guide can help you make sure you're ready to enjoy
Writer Helen Russell explains how people around the world manage to stay happy and healthy in even the coldest, darkest conditions.