Keep well this winter
The challenges facing older people this winter
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Mental health
Many people find their mood is lower during winter. Loneliness and social isolation can also leave older people feeling cut off and forgotten, putting their mental and physical wellbeing at real risk.
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Cost of living
With the effects of the cost of living crisis continuing to bite, many older people will struggle to afford the basic necessities including decent, warm food and adequate heating.
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Physical health
As our immune systems become less effective as we age, older people are more likely to become seriously unwell from common winter viruses like flu and coronavirus.
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Mobility
Over winter, fewer opportunities to get out and about and socialise can mean older people spend more time indoors, alone. This can cause people to lose strength, fitness and balance, increasing the risk of falls.
Spread the warmth this winter
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Look after others
Be there for the older people in your community this winter, and offer your friendship and support.
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Support our appeal
Donate to our lifeline appeal and help us create a community where older people feel supported, connected and never alone this winter.
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Winter wrapped up guide
Information to help you stay well through winter, from what support is available to keep your home warm to how to look after your health.
How Age UK West Sussex, Brighton & Hove can help
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Information and advice
We offer free impartial local information and advice on a range of topics relevant to everyone over 50 - everything from finding great social activities near you, to help at home and care planning, to welfare benefits and getting a blue badge.
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Our centres
Our centres and community spaces across West Sussex, Brighton & Hove offer a warm and welcoming space to chat and meet with friends. As well as offering a variety of activities and events.
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Local services
We offer lots of services for older people, their families & their carers including handyperson and home help, dementia support, money advice, home-visiting support services for people discharged from hospital and much more.