Helping scientists in the fight against leukaemia
Leaving a legacy Fellowship funding could help pioneering scientific talent find important breakthroughs in treatments for leukaemia — a cancer of the white blood cells and bone marrow.
Currently only seven per cent of the UK’s population leaves money to good causes in their will
let alone during the festive season which for many is a celebration with family and friends
And that's putting it mildly.
It might be triggered by a feeling of loss of purpose after retirement when there is less regular interaction with other people
Leaving a legacy Fellowship funding could help pioneering scientific talent find important breakthroughs in treatments for leukaemia — a cancer of the white blood cells and bone marrow.
Leaving a legacy Myths and misconceptions could be stopping some people from leaving charitable donations in their Wills. But, actually, it's a straightforward process that could be transformational for some good causes.
Senior years We are now living longer — but to stay fulfilled, happy and positive we need to be able do more of the things we enjoy, says Caroline Abrahams, Director of charity Age UK.
Staying active Question: What's the best way to 'stay young' and keep healthy? Answer: Avoid the medical 'don'ts', do the 'dos' — and keep active, says explorer, Ranulph Fiennes.
Leaving a legacy Our society relies heavily on charitable gifts left in wills by generous individuals. We must ensure that the legacy lives on for future generations, says Rob Cope, director of Remember A Charity.
Senior years As over 1m people admit to not having spoken to a loved one for a month, Age UK’s Caroline Abrahams talks about the ‘devastating’ impact of loneliness and what can be done to prevent it.
Leaving a legacy Increasing numbers of us are leaving donations to charities in our Wills — so ensuring that the work of crucial good causes can go on, even after we have gone.
Overcoming challenges Consultant neurologist, Dr Tom Foltynie, from the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, London, discusses deep brain stimulation (DBS).
Senior years We caught up with Dame Helen Mirren, who has been a wonderful friend to Age UK now for many years, supporting numerous campaigns and projects. In 2011 she donated her famous red bikini to the charity which was sold on TV's Daybreak.
Senior years The number of older people in the world is growing at an astonishing rate and expected to reach over 2 billion by 2050.
Leaving a legacy Question: Are more people leaving gifts to charities in their Wills? Answer: Numbers are increasing, although many of us don't — yet it's an easy and important thing to do.
Overcoming challenges Martin is a positive and strong person with pancreatic cancer whose attitude towards his condition has kept him battling on for over two years, having been given just 3-5 months to live at his initial diagnosis.
Overcoming challenges Lord Sugar’s former advisor and current Countdown host Nick Hewer discusses his views on pancreatic cancer and how in your golden years to consider our own health carefully.
Staying active Follow these tips to enjoy day trips and leisure breaks with fewer access worries.
