Overcoming challenges The online community can provide contact for those who feel isolation in times of need. Advice and guidance is available, and social media is playing an ever greater part in connecting the elderly.
Staying active Volunteering is a two-way street, says Arthur Martin, who does a hospital trolley round once a week. You help brighten someone's day — and get immense personal satisfaction in the process.
Overcoming challenges There are certain things we can all do to keep mentally resilient as we age, says actor, presenter, author and campaigner, Tony Robinson.
Leaving a legacy Gift-giving in Wills is worth £2.5 billion a year to the charity sector. If good causes are to carry on with their work, it's vital that this method of fund-raising survives and thrives.
Staying active We can all help older people who feel isolated from society, says Lesley Joseph, ambassador for Age UK’s 'No one should have no one' campaign and the Jo Cox Commission on Loneliness.
Senior years What are the main factors that improve wellbeing among older people in our society? A recent report from Age UK showed that social interaction and physical activity are top of the list.
Carers zone Simple solutions are available that could help older people live independent lives for longer, says Amanda Shiel from the Disabled Living Foundation.
Senior years Being open to new challenges and keeping engaged with those around us is vital if we are to sustain our wellbeing in later life, says Caroline Abrahams, Director of Age UK.
Staying active English model, fitness expert and journalist Diana Moran gives her eleven tips for keeping fit and healthy.
Carers zone Technology is available that can help someone live independently, while greatly reducing the pressure on their carers. So why aren't more of us taking advantage of it?
Leaving a legacy Everyone should have a will, but not many of us do. Yet it's quick to draw up and easy to include a much-needed gift to the charity, or charities, of your choice.
Retirement Voluntary work is increasingly vital as cash-strapped councils struggle to provide for a population that is living longer. One Scottish community is benefitting from a lunch club.
Leaving a legacy Charities rely on legacies - gifts in wills - for their survival. And while this kind of funding has increased in recent years, more of us need to think about leaving money to good causes in our Wills.
Staying active At 85, he was the oldest person to complete this year’s London Marathon and he’s running again in 2017. John Starbrook chats to us about food, training, and his only drug.
Senior years We asked Dame Barbara Windsor a few questions on senior life, and found out what she get up to outside her busy work schedule. Read on for some pearls of wisdom!
Staying active By exploiting the link between exercise and brain health, it's entirely possible to reach 100 in good mental and physical shape, says Professor James Goodwin, Chief Scientist at Age UK.
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