The importance of good sleep
Sleep is an essential and involuntary process, without which we cannot function effectively. It is as important to our bodies as eating, drinking and breathing, and is vital for maintaining good menta ...
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Loneliness – the shame on our country!
A staggering half a million people over the age of 60 usually spend every day alone, with nearly half a million more usually going at least five or six days a week without seeing or speaking to anyone ...
Age UK’s top tips for staying warm and well this winter
On average, at least 25,000 older people die prematurely from cold related illnesses each year – that’s over 200 preventable deaths a day. Research shows that exposure to the cold can have a devastati ...
Nearly a million older people feel lonelier at Christmas
Almost a million (982,200) of those aged 60+ feel lonelier at Christmas time, with those who are single, separated or widowed feeling it the most, according to new figures from Age UK. As the Charity ...