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How to help someone apply for Pension Credit: A Step-by-Step Guide

  • 02/09/2025
  • 3 mins read

Finding support in times of loss: How OPAAL helped “K” connect with bereavement services

  • 18/07/2025
  • 1 mins read

Supporting a business owner with dementia: A compassionate approach to closing down a business

  • 16/06/2025
  • 3 mins read

Avoid those January blues by filing that Self Assessment tax return now instead

  • 13/05/2025
  • 2 mins read

Is this illness, or just ageing? The quiet confusion of getting older

  • 25/04/2025
  • 3 mins read

The power of positivity: How a cheerful disposition leads to better health in later life

  • 17/03/2025
  • 2 mins read

The importance of open and well-maintained public toilets for older people

  • 20/01/2025
  • 2 mins read

The timeless treasure of friendship: Encouraging older adults to embrace new connections in 2025

  • 30/12/2024
  • 3 mins read

The festive season: A time of joy, but also loneliness for many older people

  • 06/12/2024
  • 3 mins read

The timeless value of physical Christmas cards for older generations

  • 29/11/2024
  • 3 mins read
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The Rise of Gambling Among Older Adults: A Post-COVID Coping Mechanism for Loneliness

  • 22/11/2024
  • 3 mins read

The Benefits of Accessible Beaches for Older Adults in the UK

  • 08/11/2024
  • 5 mins read

Social Isolation and Nutrient Deficiency Among Older Adults in the UK

  • 18/10/2024
  • 5 mins read

Older People in the UK: A Growing Vulnerability to Loan Sharks

  • 23/09/2024
  • 5 mins read

The Struggle of Older People in the UK with Online-Only Payments for Garden Waste Collections

  • 13/09/2024
  • 4 mins read

Why the term “Anti-Ageing” in beauty and health isn’t always helpful (And what we should focus on instead)

  • 06/09/2024
  • 4 mins read

The Silent Exploitation: How Companies Can Rip Off Older Adults When Purchasing Goods and Services

  • 30/08/2024
  • 4 mins read

The Urgent Need for Age-Appropriate Housing for Older People in the UK

  • 23/08/2024
  • 4 mins read

The Link Between Purpose and Memory in Older Adults: Why Staying Engaged Matters

  • 16/08/2024
  • 3 mins read

The Silent Crisis: Dental Health in Older Adults and the Role of Caregivers

  • 09/08/2024
  • 4 mins read

The willingness of older adults to reduce medication for a better quality of life

  • 26/07/2024
  • 3 mins read

The Future of Older People’s Care: Is Moving to a Care Home Inevitable for Older People in the UK?

  • 19/07/2024
  • 3 mins read

Why older people have stopped going to cultural activities post-COVID (And how we can attract them back)

  • 12/07/2024
  • 3 mins read

The Silent Struggle: Understanding Suicide Among Older People in the UK

  • 08/07/2024
  • 3 mins read

Embracing New Horizons: Alternative Lifestyles Adopted in Later Life Inspired by the Summer Solstice

  • 21/06/2024
  • 3 mins read

Reflecting on Youth: Common Regrets Among Those in Their 80s

  • 17/06/2024
  • 3 mins read

Cherishing Our Older Generations: Lessons from D-Day Celebrations

  • 07/06/2024
  • 2 mins read
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The Wealth Gap Between Older Men and Older Women in later life

  • 31/05/2024
  • 2 mins read

Should Older Adults Downsize or Modify Their Home? A Financial Perspective

  • 17/05/2024
  • 3 mins read

Navigating Love’s Landscape: Challenges of Sustaining Romantic Relationships in Later Years

  • 07/05/2024
  • 2 mins read