holiday is clearly stated in the promotional material. Age 'challenges' or verification: applies to shops when selling age restricted goods (e.g. alcohol) Residential park homes: applies to owners of sites
older people, with many struggling to sleep properly and worried about everything from going to the shops to claiming on their insurance.’ Indeed, the Government’s National Adaptation Programme highlights
downloaded during the Let’s Talk Money campaign and 28,000 guides were distributed from our 439 charity shops. The spring 2013 edition of Age UK’s ‘Life’ magazine, which went to one million people, focused on ... months, including support for local Age UKs’ befriending services, practical help with things like shopping, funding for winter events and delivery of winter food parcels. Thanks to unexpected sponsorship
aged 90 and over report difficulties shopping for groceriesxviii. An Age UK survey found that 13 per cent of older people find it difficult to get to a corner shop (rising to 21% in East Anglia and 27% ... communities, shopping services can also help to make food more accessible. Many local Age UKs run escorted food shopping services for those who are mobile enough to go out and do their own shopping but just
Age UK family also includes Age Scotland, Age Cymru and Age NI. We run just over 450 Age UK charity shops throughout the UK and also offer a range of commercial products tailored to older people. Key ... aged 16 and over.ii In the UK, 11% of those aged 65+ say they find it difficult to access a corner shop; 12% find it difficult to get to their local supermarket; 14% to a post office; 12% to their doctor’s
resources have been created to provide information and signposting to carers, such as the 'One-Stop Shop Guide for Older Carers in Wales'. We also shone a spotlight on Dementia Friendly communities and ... that physical and built environments can be alter very quickly. One-way systems implemented in shops and retail spaces, new cycle lanes and café seating areas on pavements can be all introduced at very
person-to-person payments, e.g. paying a tradesperson for work in the home or reimbursing a carer for shopping. 3 Regular payments, e.g. utility bills. 4 Irregular remote payments, which fall into two main ... participants considered them essential; and (2) distance purchases, for example, online or catalogue shopping. People also told us that they needed to be able to delegate payment authority either regularly
energy levels. This can mean you’re able to stay independent for longer – climbing stairs, carrying shopping, and getting washed and dressed. You’ll be in a better position to keep doing the things you enjoy ... down a while • walking about when you’re on the phone or during the adverts on TV • walking to the shops instead of driving • using stairs instead of lifts or escalators • getting off the bus a stop earlier
to all employees and are seeking confirmation of their plans. Local transport, town centres and shops need to be designed with older people in mind, otherwise the local economy is missing out on the spending ... economy is missing out on the spending power of older consumers because the design of town centres and shops do not take their needs into account. Lack of local public transport limits how far people are able
online there are a variety of different users. Some people derive great benefits, such as being able to shop and bank from home, especially useful for people in rural areas with sparse services or whose health ... (61%) people aged 75+ are still non-users.4 Some use it for a range of essential tasks, including shopping, banking, and communicating with family, while others are sporadic users carrying out limited functions