The benefits of gardening
The King’s Fund charity was commissioned by the National Gardens Scheme in 2015 to research the links between gardens, gardening and health. The final report clearly demonstrates how gardening can mak ...
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Caring in later life significantly harms employment prospects
Age UK and Carers UK call for fresh approach to support those juggling work and unpaid care Caring for as little as five hours a week can have a significant impact on employment prospects, with those ...
Age should not be a barrier to living well according to a new guide by Age UK
Local and national policy-makers are failing to ensure that our communities meet the needs of all ages according to a new guide, ‘Age Friendly Places’, from Age UK. The report sets out examples of ho ...
The cost of being 70
I found your article ‘Held back by ageism’ (April 2016) an interesting and apposite article. There are some advantages in getting older, free prescriptions, discounted theatre tickets, bus passes jus ...