“Together for Health” – report on an Age UK Yorkshire & Humber social...
We need to talk about loneliness. Loneliness and social isolation can affect us at any age, but older people are one of the groups who are most at risk. A recent Local Government Association guide...
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More cities sign up as age friendly
I recently had the privilege to attend the 2013 signing of the Dublin Declaration on Age Friendly Cities and Communities on behalf of Age UK. Over 40 mayors and representatives were present from over...
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Why might GLORIA prove a hit with UK audiences?
Ditch the stereotypical obsession with zimmer frames, stair lifts, memory loss and mortality. It is the film about a 50-something woman starring an unknown teacher which captured the imagination of the...
View ArticleConcessionary Fares project
Future Years, the Yorkshire and Humber Forum on Ageing in partnership with Hull University has launched a national survey to gather the views of older people about concessionary fares and what having...
View ArticleDamaris Silver Screen – helping prevent dementia
Damaris Silver Screen is a ground-breaking initiative that seeks to re-engage lonely older people in cinema as an enriching social activity. We are pleased that this is also supporting cutting edge...
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Rochdale Circle CIC –“The Land of the Rising Fun!”
In 1984 the German band Alphaville had their biggest ever hit with Big In Japan. It was a great tune though the lyrics weren’t the best and the video was pure 1980’s. Fast-forward 31 years to today to...
View ArticleThe Importance of Insight (seeing the reality of ageing and isolation)
“Over half of people aged 70+ live alone in the UK; over 5 million of these people say that television is their main form of company.” Age UK To be exposed to statistics like this evokes feelings of...
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