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Cutting the Winter Fuel Payment is the wrong policy decision and will leave millions of older people struggling this winter.
Help us fight for it - sign our petition today:
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Our
#FridayFeeling
coming from watching Jane’s 96-year-old grandad being reunited with his dog after spending 16 days in hospital 💛💜
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Congratulations to 84 year-old Eileen Noble, the oldest female
#LondonMarathon
runner, finishing in an amazing time of 06:28:07!! 👏🏼💜
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Earlier on in lockdown,
@NiallOfficial
generously donated 25 iPads to
@AgeUKWandsworth
to help support their beneficiaries.
After receiving her iPad, 80-year-old Pollene learned how to have her first FaceTime with befriender, Clare. 💜
#GetOnlineWeek
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We're delighted that 104-year-old Anne has had her wish to be arrested granted! 🚔
#LoveLaterLife
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A huge thank you to
@NiallOfficial
who donated 25 iPads to
@AgeUKWandsworth
to help support their beneficiaries during lockdown.
After receiving her iPad, 80-year-old Pollene was able to have her first FaceTime with befriender, Clare. It was a very special moment. 💜
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Our favourite
@bbcstrictly
duo
@Joe_Sugg
and
@dbuzz6589
are taking to the dance floor once again tonight to dance the Paso Doble! 💃🕺 Here's hoping they'll get their best score yet 👏🤞
#Strictly
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We love that
#Strictly
is bringing Age UK Ambassador
@joe_sugg
even closer to his grandparents. He said, "My grandparents have been so supportive of my
@bbcstrictly
journey so far! I’m so happy that I get to dance for them every week ❤️." Good luck for tonight Joe and
@dbuzz6589
!
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"We should be ashamed of ourselves for even contemplating taking away their complimentary licence."
Join Ricky Tomlinson & 140,000 others 👉 Support our
#SwitchedOff
campaign aiming to save free TV licences for over 75s. Sign the petition here:
#TVLicence
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We're so excited that Age UK Ambassador
@Joe_Sugg
has made it through to week five of
@bbcstrictly
! Good luck tonight Joe and
@dbuzz6589
😄👏
#Strictly
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"And suddenly you've got no one to talk to, so you start talking to yourself."
This is Roy's story. This Christmas, help us
#EndLoneliness
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Alfie this is fantastic! Thank you so much for the support, it's heartwarming to see your community get behind our fight against loneliness.
Seeing so many of you sign up to the
@age_uk
befriending programs makes me so damn proud of this community x
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In difficult times, we and others are here to help.
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@age_uk
| 0800 678 1602
☎️
@asthmauk
| 0300 222 5800
☎️
@TheBHF
| 0300 330 3311
☎️
@DiabetesUK
| 0345 123 2399
☎️
@MindCharity
| 0300 123 3393
☎️
@scope
| 0808 800 3333
☎️
@TheSilverLineUK
| 0800 470 8090
#covid
ー19uk
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17-year-old Kia recently moved into a local care home to help look after older residents.
After noticing that 94-year-old Ken had been sleeping with a framed picture of his late wife, Aida, she decided to surprise him with this very thoughtful gift. 💜
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Our
#FridayFeeling
coming from 94-year-old grandmother Shirley Goodman showing every one how it's done at a wedding last week! 💜💃
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Good to see
@piersmorgan
and
@susannareid100
asking for the BBC & the Government to reverse their TV licence decision. We're closing in on 150,000 signatures on our petition to save TV licences, please sign here:
'Shame on the BBC for doing this, they should be forced to do a U-turn and cave on this.'
@piersmorgan
gives his thoughts on the BBC's decision to scrap free TV licences for pensioners.
#GMB
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To see how many lonely older people there are where you live, go to:
@PointlessBlog
@Joe_Sugg
#EndLoneliness
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It's great to see our ambassador,
@Joe_Sugg
, supporting The
#BigNightIn
- even if he is cutting off
@dbuzz6589
's incredible locks.
Text HOPE to 70205 to donate £5 to Comic Relief. 💜
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We're over the moon that
@dbuzz6589
and Age UK Ambassador
@Joe_Sugg
have made it through to
@bbcstrictly
's Blackpool special tonight, where he will be performing in front of his grandma for the first time 💃🕺 Good luck
#TeamJoanne
! 💖
#Strictly
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The sun is shining and what better way to get that
#FridayFeeling
than with a slip n slide!☀️
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Congratulations to Britain's longest married couple Jack and Joan Bare who recently celebrated their 80th wedding anniversary!
The couple haven't spent a night apart in over 60 years and live by the rule of "don't go to bed on a quarrel". 💜
#Friyay
#FridayThoughts
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Wishing Bob, England's oldest man, the happiest birthday as he turns an incredible 111! 🥳
#FridayFeeling
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We're bitterly disappointed by today's
#TVLicence
decision. This is a kick in the teeth for millions of over 75s who have had a torrid time during this crisis.
We urge
@10DowningStreet
and the
@BBC
to urgently sit down and agree on a solution to keep TV licences free. 📺
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Glad you're enjoying the show Louis, you can find out more about how it was made and how we're helping combat loneliness amongst older people here:
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This video of 10-year-old Maeve and her 72-year-old grandfather Bill tap dancing at her summer recital is giving us that
#FridayFeeling
! Just wait for the incredible finish! 🕺💃 Video: Jamie Casey Jones
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These two glamorous bridesmaids are giving us that
#FridayFeeling
! 💜
When the pandemic meant that Megan had to reduce her wedding guest list to 15 people, she decided to have her two grandmothers - aged 80 and 90 - as bridesmaids instead. 💒 💐
Don't they all look wonderful?
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Age UK Ambassador
@Joe_Sugg
and his dance partner
@dbuzz6589
have danced their way to the
@bbcstrictly
final 🕺💃 Good luck tonight from everyone at Age UK! 🎉
#Strictly
#StrictlyFinal
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At the ages of 103 & 100, John and Phyllis have just got married 💜
The pair bonded over their mutual love of sitting out in the sunshine.
Phyllis'
#TuesdayThoughts
are so lovely - "I know you think it may be a little bit far-fetched for people our age, but we fell in love!"
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360,000 older people in the UK have not had a conversation with friends or family for over a week. Imagine what something as simple as a hello could do to their day.
#WorldHelloDay
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Congratulations
@captaintommoore
on hitting the £1.5m mark on your fundraising page! 💜
The inspiring veteran has been walking 100 lengths of his garden, for his 100th birthday, to raise funds for
@NHSuk
.
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Twin sisters Phyllis and Irene are celebrating their 102nd birthday today, making them Britain's oldest twins! 🎁 Happy birthday from everyone at Age UK 😊🎉
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He's done it! Congratulations
@captaintommoore
on completing your 100th lap before your 100th birthday. 💜
He has raised more than £12m for the NHS.
#CaptainTomMoore
, you are an inspiration.
#ClapForTom
👏
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Thanks to our ambassador
@Joe_Sugg
for joining our
#DonateYourWords
campaign with
@CadburyUK
. 💜
Find out more about the campaign and how you can help us fight
#loneliness
:
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Thank you to everyone who has offered to support older people in response to
#COVID_19uk
. You are all amazing.
We are currently working out how we can best connect people with volunteer opportunities. For now, please follow our advice below. 🌡
If you know an older person who is concerned about leaving the house because of
#COVID2019uk
, make sure you:
☎️ Stay in touch over the phone.
🏪 See if they need any help shopping.
👟 Encourage them to stay active in the house.
Find out more, here:
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Rex and Selina Taylor haven't left the house in two weeks due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Wanting to let their family know that they are healthy and well, the couple decided to send a message of them singing 'We'll Meet Again'. 💜
#FridayFeeling
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A hero’s welcome for
#LondonMarathon
legend 87-year-old John Starbrook... and he’s finally got his beer 😄🍻
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"If ever there is a tomorrow when we're not together, there is something you must always remember. You are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think."
Happy
#WinnieThePoohDay
to this remarkably wise bear 💛
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The response we’ve had to
#covid19UK
has been phenomenal. Thank you to every person who has offered to help older people across the country. 💜
We've shared the top five ways that will help older people across the UK, right now:
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Happy
#WorldAnimalDay
! Today we're celebrating
#TherapyAnimals
and the profound effect they can have on the wellbeing of older people 🦙🐶🐴🐔
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Congratulations
@captaintommoore
on being presented with the Freedom of the City of London award.
You're a true hero. 💜
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Costa has introduced ‘Chatter and Natter’ tables to 300 stores nationwide. A friendly chat can make all the difference to people who are feeling lonely. What a great initiative! Will you start a conversation? ❤️ ☕
#Loneliness
#TuesdayThoughts
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Happy 93rd birthday to the inspiration that is Sir
#DavidAttenborough
, from everyone at Age UK! 💚 🌎
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Thank you to everyone who has offered to volunteer their time to help older people amid
#Covid19UK
.
Whether it's picking up shopping for a vulnerable neighbour or sending homemade cards to a local care home, we've shared five ways that you can help:
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We'd like to wish Queen Elizabeth II a happy 95th birthday. 💜
In the toughest of times, we hope Her Majesty has a peaceful day with loved ones. We send our thoughts and best wishes.
#QueensBirthday
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Happy 80th wedding anniversary to Eric and Nancy! 💜
The pair married in 1940 during WW2 when Nancy, now 99, bought her dress using coupons she had saved.
Their friends and family socially distanced outside their home to celebrate.
#FridayFeeling
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A huge thank you to
@AldiUK
for their generous donation.
This money will help us continue to provide vital information, advice and services to vulnerable older people at this difficult time. 💜
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Sally, 86, and her husband Ken, 83, have been keeping themselves entertained while self-isolating in Cornwall. Their daughter Mary, who filmed the video, said her mum has always been a "fantastic musician".
How have you been keeping yourselves busy? 💜
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Happy 112th Birthday to the world's oldest man, Bob Weighton. 🎉
He said that there is no secret to his longevity but thinks that his wide general interests, from reading to constructing model windmills, has kept him active and young.
We hope you had a brilliant day, Bob. 💜
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We're thrilled to be working with
@CadburyUK
on
#DonateYourWords
, a campaign to help tackle
#loneliness
.
Cadbury has donated the words from their Dairy Milk bars and will donate 30p from every sale to
@age_uk
to help us provide vital services & support:
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And that’s a wrap! This year’s oldest
#LondonMarathon
runner, John Starbrook, has just crossed the finish line of his 32nd marathon for
#TeamAgeUK
. What a hero. ✌️
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During lockdown, 96-year-old Don Goodey has been rekindling his passion for painting. 🎨
He has been showing his love for his hometown, Weymouth, by painting many local buildings.
His daughter says he "now spends a lot of his time with a paintbrush in his hand."
#FridayFeeling
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Spitfire pilot Joy Lofthouse aged 92 flies again after 70 years to mark VE Day!
http://t.co/30ZXoQAxPM
#VEDay70
http://t.co/BjecTUIciU
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This
#WorldAlzheimersDay
, we want to celebrate all of the incredible people, projects and inventions that are working to vastly improve the lives of older people living with Alzheimer's. 🙌
Starting with these jelly drops which could help people with dementia to stay hydrated 💧
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You don’t need a diary room to talk.
Age UK offers friendship and advice 365 days a year.
Support Age UK this Christmas:
#UncomfortableReality
#TheVoiceUK
#BBUK
@ITV
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In difficult times, we and others are here to help.
☎️
@age_uk
| 0800 678 1602
☎️
@asthmauk
| 0300 222 5800
☎️
@TheBHF
| 0300 330 3311
☎️
@DiabetesUK
| 0345 123 2399
☎️
@MindCharity
| 0300 123 3393
☎️
@scope
| 0808 800 3333
☎️
@TheSilverLineUK
| 0800 470 8090
#lockdown
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Uploaded your
#NotByMySelfie
yet? It's fun & easy to get involved & help lonely older people.
http://t.co/f6jfhnvldS
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A big thank you to
@JohnBarrowman
and the crowd at
@SheffCityHall
for giving Terrence such a wonderful evening. This is truly heartwarming. 💜
@mrdanwalker
we can't thank you and
@BBCBreakfast
enough for everything you've done for Terrence. A true example of Christmas spirit. 🎄
However you feel after the
#GeneralElection
this morning I’m pretty sure we can all unite around this... we took Terrence to see
@JohnBarrowman
last night & the whole of
@SheffCityHall
sang him ‘Silent Night’. Full story on Monday’s
#bbcbreakfast
😭👏🏻
Thank you John &
@age_uk
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"Just get up and go and help others on your way."
90-year-old Margaret teaches water aerobics classes every week! 🏊♀���
#TuesdayMotivation
#LoveLaterLife
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There is no cure for ageing, because ageing is not an illness – it’s a way of life
#LoveLaterLife
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If you know an older person who is concerned about leaving the house because of
#COVID2019uk
, make sure you:
☎️ Stay in touch over the phone.
🏪 See if they need any help shopping.
👟 Encourage them to stay active in the house.
Find out more, here:
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"Remember to look up at the stars and not down at your feet. And however difficult life may seem, there is always something you can do and succeed at.” We are incredibly saddened that Stephen Hawking has died at the age of 76, he was a true inspiration.
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Great-great-grandmother Margaret has spent three months knitting this incredible model hospital called Knittingale to raise funds for the NHS. 🧶🏥
Margaret and her daughter Tricia used 34 balls of wool to make the masterpiece: 💜
#FridayFeeling
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RIP to Bernard Jordan the
#WW2
veteran who last year snuck out of his nursing home to attend D-Day commemorations.
http://t.co/sc7TZYax3K
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What's the secret to a long and happy life? "Strong willpower" says Albert, who has just celebrated his 101st birthday! Despite weighing as much as a bag of sugar when he was born and a life expectancy of 7, he has certainly defied the odds. Albert you're our
#MondayMotivation
😄
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At the age of 89, model Daphne Self has just landed a new major beauty campaign - confirming her title as the 'world’s oldest supermodel.' Proof that beauty has no age limit.
#LoveLaterLife
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All of us at Age UK are devastated to hear about the passing of Captain Sir Tom Moore, an inspiration to us all.
Rest in peace, Captain. 💜
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It's with great sadness that we hear about the passing of the nation's sweetheart, Dame Vera Lynn.
Vera raised morale with ‘We’ll Meet Again’ during WW2, and again during the current pandemic. 💜
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Christmas should be a happy time, but for far too many people, it's a time when they feel most lonely. We believe that no one should have no one. You can help us combat loneliness all year round:
#OldPeoplesHome4YO
#AgeUK
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Happy 92nd birthday to the inspiration that is Sir David Attenborough, from everyone at Age UK! Someone who truly knows how to
#LoveLaterLife
💚 🌎
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A huge thank you to our supporter
@BenFogle
, who donated his salary from the latest series of BBC’s Animal Park to help our
#SwitchedOff
campaign.
"It is wrong to take [free TV licences] away from people who really need it.” 📺
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"TV is everything to me, I’d be lost without it.”
We’re so proud that over 300,000 of you have joined us in our fight to save free
#TVlicences
.
Please RT and lets make sure no one is left on their own without a TV. Sign our
#SwitchedOff
petition here:
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Today we are delighted to announce the launch of our brand new research report on the importance of creative and cultural activities for
#wellbeing
in later life. Read the full report here:
#CreativeLaterLife
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If you have older family and friends please remember to pick up the phone and give them a call. No one should be alone this time of year.
#OldPeoplesHome4YO
#AgeUK
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As we get older our body becomes less efficient at regulating our temperature. During the
#Heatwave2018
, please take a moment to check on older relatives and neighbours to make sure they have everything they need. If you need any advice, visit our website:
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Thank you everyone for watching
#OldPeoplesHome4YO
! We're overwhelmed by the support that you've shown lonely older people. You can find out more about how we're combatting loneliness here:
#AgeUK
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99-year-old Lillian Weber makes a dress for a small child in Africa every single day:
http://t.co/LKo2GMOjWc
http://t.co/nBRxRKwOAH
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Everyone at Age UK is over the moon to hear that 100-year-old
@CaptainTomMoore
, who was recognised for his incredible fundraising efforts, will be knighted.
The Queen will knight Tom at a private ceremony in Windsor Castle this Friday. Congratulations Tom!
#WednesdayMotivation
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It's
#WorldBalletDay
! Here's the very inspirational Barbara Peters, who at 80 years of age, passed her grade seven ballet exam and became the country's oldest ballet dancer! What an incredible woman 💃
#LoveLaterLife
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Wishing The Prince of Wales a very happy birthday from all of us at Age UK!💜
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Britain's oldest men, Robert Weighton from Hull and Alfred Smith originally from Scotland, are both turning 110 today! Since finding out they share a birthday they send each other a card every year. We hope you both have a great day!
#LoveLaterLife
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'What day is it?' asked Pooh. 'It's today,' squeaked Piglet. 'My favorite day,' said Pooh. Happy
#WinnieThePoohDay
to one of the UK's best loved bears! 💛
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A severe cold weather warning has been issued for England by the
@metoffice
. Please share this post and make sure older people you know have everything they need to keep warm and well. Visit our website for lots of useful information and advice:
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To celebrate turning 90, Vern went to the gym with his son and did 24 pull ups! Giving us that
#FridayFeeling
. Happy birthday Vern 🎊🎉💪🏻
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We understand that you may be feeling anxious about
#lockdown2uk
, however
#panicbuying
can prevent older people from accessing certain products, as well as exacerbate their fears.
🚫 Please don't panic.
🛍️ Only buy necessities.
💜 Be mindful of those more vulnerable.
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#MondayMotivation
courtesy of Ayla’s grandad!
“My grandparents came to look after me after my surgery and my grandad told me he wanted to make me feel better, he told me he’s been painting my nan’s nails for 30 years and that he wanted to paint mine.”
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A very happy 91st birthday to Sir David Attenborough from every one at Age UK. Someone who truly knows how to
#Lovelaterlife
🎂😀🎊🎉
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Happy 100th Birthday to Neata Brown, who worked as a PA to Winston Churchill in the War Room bunkers.
Neata says that her secret to a long, happy life is “good wine, good coffee, and a strong cup of tea, as well as always speaking up if you’re unhappy.” 💜
#MondayMotivation
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“It was Age UK that saved me.” 💜
Terrence has taken the nations hearts after his recent interview on
@BBCBreakfast
with
@mrdanwalker
.
Find out more about Terrence, and the volunteer work we've done with him:
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