[ad_1] Long-term and short-term challenges As we’ve been building our plans for the future, we’ve heard time and again from older people that they look to Age UK to give them a voice and for their experiences to be valued. In the short-term, that means we need to ensure that the voices of older people … Read more
[ad_1] Throughout the years, Hannah always loved conversations with her Granny and Grandad – whether in person, over the phone, or through handwritten letters. Hannah has run to support Age UK Hannah has run to support Age UK Since losing her grandparents, Hannah has been eager to make sure no older person is left without … Read more
[ad_1] Showcasing experiences of later life As part of Age UK’s own Christmas Appeal last year, Brenda spoke out for the thousands of lonely older people who find their lives changed beyond recognition. Losing loved ones or the ability to get out and about has led to almost a million older people feeling lonely. So, … Read more
[ad_1] A new start A big reason for running the marathon in aid of Age UK was because I wanted to give back to a charity that supports older people, and especially those who don’t have friends or family to share things with. I’m lucky enough to have had both my grandad and my nan … Read more
[ad_1] A helping hand Flora, 89, who is originally from Zimbabwe, came across the service after experiencing a stroke while visiting her daughter in the UK. The mum-of-four and former nurse was placed in sheltered housing in London to aid her recovery. However, the unfamiliar surroundings only made her feel more cut off. “When I … Read more
[ad_1] What’s the current picture? The report exposes the reality of the scale of the challenge facing older people in today’s NHS and social care system. There are significant short term issues, from long waits for a social care assessment (in some places, people are waiting up to 8 months for just this first step … Read more