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The best place to find up to date content on popular topics.
The best place to find up to date content on popular topics.
25th February 2020
Age Co is awarded the Feefo Platinum Trusted Service award, an independent seal of excellence that recognises businesses that deliver exceptional experiences, as rated by real customers.
20th February 2020
It’s not always easy to know what to do in an emergency. You might not know the right person to call, or be able to remember the right phone number.
19th February 2020
Emergency situations can be extremely stressful. Even the most level-headed people often undergo a transformation when put under this kind of pressure.
19th February 2020
A panic button, otherwise referred to as a personal alarm, SOS alarm or safety alarm, is specifically designed for vulnerable or unwell people who live alone.
17th February 2020
There are gadgets out there that can help you carry out lots of everyday tasks, both around the home and related to personal care.
14th February 2020
Age UK data shows that there are currently 3.6 million people over the age of 65 living alone in the UK. It’s likely that many of these people will regularly see their children and grandchildren, however some may not have any family to turn to for comfort and conversation.
13th February 2020
When you think of car maintenance, your car’s windscreen wipers are probably not the first things that spring to mind. But they are actually a really important part of your car and absolutely crucial for driving safely.
12th February 2020
If you’re finding certain daily tasks more difficult to carry out as you get older, it might be time to invest in assistive technology designed to make independent living easier.
11th February 2020
There is often a clear reason for a fall and it’s a good idea to find out what this is so that you can prevent it from happening again and potentially injuring yourself in the future.
10th February 2020
Falls are common occurrences in those aged 65 and over and Age UK data shows that around a third of people in this age group falling at least once a year. If this were to happen to you, would you know how to react and how to safely stand up again?