There’s always time for a cuppa
At the end of last year, the BBC 1 TV Drama, Care, received much critical acclaim. Sadly, the issues it highlighted are all too familiar to many across the UK who are dementia professionals, carers or ...
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The value of older volunteers
Age-Friendly and Inclusive Volunteering, a new review of community contributions in later life by the Centre for Ageing Better, calls on charities, voluntary organisations and the public sector to do ...
The power of a simple human connection
On 25th November The Silver Line celebrates its fifth birthday. In just five years, this confidential, 24-hour helpline for vulnerable and isolated older people, open every single day and night of the ...
Letters that change lives
Shortly after Brian Greenley was diagnosed with Stage 4 cancer, he was introduced to Alison Hitchcock, who surprised herself by offering to write to him throughout his treatment, even though she had o ...