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Our #FridayFeeling coming from watching Jane’s 96-year-old grandad being reunited with his dog after spending 16 days in hospital 💛💜
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Congratulations to 84 year-old Eileen Noble, the oldest female #LondonMarathon runner, finishing in an amazing time of 06:28:07!! 👏🏼💜
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We'd like to say a huge thank you to our ambassador @Joe_Sugg for raising awareness of our work in his latest video: piped.video/CREt6og0Op0
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Delighted to announce YouTube sensation @Joe_Sugg as a new Age UK Ambassador! Welcome Joe & thanks for the support: bit.ly/2dF3x3L
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Earlier on in lockdown, @NiallOfficial generously donated 25 iPads to @AgeUKWandsworth to help support their beneficiaries.
After receiving her iPad, 80-year-old Pollene learned how to have her first FaceTime with befriender, Clare. 💜 #GetOnlineWeek
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We're delighted that 104-year-old Anne has had her wish to be arrested granted! 🚔 #LoveLaterLife
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A huge thank you to @NiallOfficial who donated 25 iPads to @AgeUKWandsworth to help support their beneficiaries during lockdown.
After receiving her iPad, 80-year-old Pollene was able to have her first FaceTime with befriender, Clare. It was a very special moment. 💜
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Our favourite @bbcstrictly duo @Joe_Sugg and @dbuzz6589 are taking to the dance floor once again tonight to dance the Paso Doble! 💃🕺 Here's hoping they'll get their best score yet 👏🤞 #Strictly
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We love that #Strictly is bringing Age UK Ambassador @joe_sugg even closer to his grandparents. He said, "My grandparents have been so supportive of my @bbcstrictly journey so far! I’m so happy that I get to dance for them every week ❤️." Good luck for tonight Joe and @dbuzz6589!
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"We should be ashamed of ourselves for even contemplating taking away their complimentary licence."
Join Ricky Tomlinson & 140,000 others 👉 Support our #SwitchedOff campaign aiming to save free TV licences for over 75s. Sign the petition here: bit.ly/2wJ49PG #TVLicence
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We're really proud to bring you our new film 'Just another day'.
Nearly a million older people feel lonelier at Christmas than at any other time. We want to be there for them all year round.
Share this if you believe no one should have no one.
bit.ly/2ByCDWi #AgeUK
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We're so excited that Age UK Ambassador @Joe_Sugg has made it through to week five of @bbcstrictly! Good luck tonight Joe and @dbuzz6589 😄👏 #Strictly
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"And suddenly you've got no one to talk to, so you start talking to yourself."
This is Roy's story. This Christmas, help us #EndLoneliness
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This Christmas, why not volunteer and help older people make new friends & be active with Get Going Together: ageuk.org.uk/ggt #GGT
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Alfie this is fantastic! Thank you so much for the support, it's heartwarming to see your community get behind our fight against loneliness.
Seeing so many of you sign up to the @age_uk befriending programs makes me so damn proud of this community x
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In difficult times, we and others are here to help.
☎️ @age_uk | 0800 678 1602
☎️ @asthmauk | 0300 222 5800
☎️ @TheBHF | 0300 330 3311
☎️ @DiabetesUK | 0345 123 2399
☎️ @MindCharity | 0300 123 3393
☎️ @scope | 0808 800 3333
☎️ @TheSilverLineUK | 0800 470 8090
#covidー19uk
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17-year-old Kia recently moved into a local care home to help look after older residents.
After noticing that 94-year-old Ken had been sleeping with a framed picture of his late wife, Aida, she decided to surprise him with this very thoughtful gift. 💜
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Our #FridayFeeling coming from 94-year-old grandmother Shirley Goodman showing every one how it's done at a wedding last week! 💜💃
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Good to see @piersmorgan and @susannareid100 asking for the BBC & the Government to reverse their TV licence decision. We're closing in on 150,000 signatures on our petition to save TV licences, please sign here: bit.ly/2wJ49PG
'Shame on the BBC for doing this, they should be forced to do a U-turn and cave on this.'
@piersmorgan gives his thoughts on the BBC's decision to scrap free TV licences for pensioners. #GMB
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To see how many lonely older people there are where you live, go to: bit.ly/2hEYNNw @PointlessBlog @Joe_Sugg #EndLoneliness
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Delighted to work with @johnlewisretail to help lonely older people #NoOne #ManOnTheMoon ageuk.org.uk/moon
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It's great to see our ambassador, @Joe_Sugg, supporting The #BigNightIn - even if he is cutting off @dbuzz6589's incredible locks.
Text HOPE to 70205 to donate £5 to Comic Relief. 💜
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We're over the moon that @dbuzz6589 and Age UK Ambassador @Joe_Sugg have made it through to @bbcstrictly's Blackpool special tonight, where he will be performing in front of his grandma for the first time 💃🕺 Good luck #TeamJoanne! 💖 #Strictly
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The sun is shining and what better way to get that #FridayFeeling than with a slip n slide!☀️
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Wishing Bob, England's oldest man, the happiest birthday as he turns an incredible 111! 🥳 #FridayFeeling
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Congratulations to Britain's longest married couple Jack and Joan Bare who recently celebrated their 80th wedding anniversary!
The couple haven't spent a night apart in over 60 years and live by the rule of "don't go to bed on a quarrel". 💜
#Friyay #FridayThoughts
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We're bitterly disappointed by today's #TVLicence decision. This is a kick in the teeth for millions of over 75s who have had a torrid time during this crisis.
We urge @10DowningStreet and the @BBC to urgently sit down and agree on a solution to keep TV licences free. 📺
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Glad you're enjoying the show Louis, you can find out more about how it was made and how we're helping combat loneliness amongst older people here: bit.ly/2BsP5Hr
Absolutely love what I’m seeing . A beautiful show. Whoever has created this show and these moments for these elderly people deserves the world ! Thank you . Love I️t
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This video of 10-year-old Maeve and her 72-year-old grandfather Bill tap dancing at her summer recital is giving us that #FridayFeeling! Just wait for the incredible finish! 🕺💃 Video: Jamie Casey Jones
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These two glamorous bridesmaids are giving us that #FridayFeeling! 💜
When the pandemic meant that Megan had to reduce her wedding guest list to 15 people, she decided to have her two grandmothers - aged 80 and 90 - as bridesmaids instead. 💒 💐
Don't they all look wonderful?
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Age UK Ambassador @Joe_Sugg and his dance partner @dbuzz6589 have danced their way to the @bbcstrictly final 🕺💃 Good luck tonight from everyone at Age UK! 🎉 #Strictly #StrictlyFinal
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At the ages of 103 & 100, John and Phyllis have just got married 💜
The pair bonded over their mutual love of sitting out in the sunshine.
Phyllis' #TuesdayThoughts are so lovely - "I know you think it may be a little bit far-fetched for people our age, but we fell in love!"
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360,000 older people in the UK have not had a conversation with friends or family for over a week. Imagine what something as simple as a hello could do to their day. #WorldHelloDay
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Congratulations @captaintommoore on hitting the £1.5m mark on your fundraising page! 💜
The inspiring veteran has been walking 100 lengths of his garden, for his 100th birthday, to raise funds for @NHSuk.
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Twin sisters Phyllis and Irene are celebrating their 102nd birthday today, making them Britain's oldest twins! 🎁 Happy birthday from everyone at Age UK 😊🎉
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He's done it! Congratulations @captaintommoore on completing your 100th lap before your 100th birthday. 💜
He has raised more than £12m for the NHS. #CaptainTomMoore, you are an inspiration. #ClapForTom 👏
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Great to work with @LeonAndJune & #Gogglebox raising awareness of lonely older people #NoOne bit.ly/1lBgbTd
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Thanks to our ambassador @Joe_Sugg for joining our #DonateYourWords campaign with @CadburyUK. 💜
Find out more about the campaign and how you can help us fight #loneliness: bit.ly/2HGstri
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Thank you to everyone who has offered to support older people in response to #COVID_19uk. You are all amazing.
We are currently working out how we can best connect people with volunteer opportunities. For now, please follow our advice below. 🌡
If you know an older person who is concerned about leaving the house because of #COVID2019uk, make sure you:
☎️ Stay in touch over the phone.
🏪 See if they need any help shopping.
👟 Encourage them to stay active in the house.
Find out more, here: bit.ly/2Q2TFF3
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A hero’s welcome for #LondonMarathon legend 87-year-old John Starbrook... and he’s finally got his beer 😄🍻
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Rex and Selina Taylor haven't left the house in two weeks due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Wanting to let their family know that they are healthy and well, the couple decided to send a message of them singing 'We'll Meet Again'. 💜 #FridayFeeling
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Cutting the Winter Fuel Payment is the wrong policy decision and will leave millions of older people struggling this winter.
Help us fight for it - sign our petition today: bit.ly/3yj228F
ALT Quote reads: We strongly oppose the means-testing of Winter Fuel Payment. As many as two million pensioners who badly need the money to stay warm this winter will not receive it. Attributed to Caroline Abrahams CBE, Charity Director, Age UK. Text at bottom reads Help us protect older people. Sign our petition.
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"If ever there is a tomorrow when we're not together, there is something you must always remember. You are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think."
Happy #WinnieThePoohDay to this remarkably wise bear 💛
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The response we’ve had to #covid19UK has been phenomenal. Thank you to every person who has offered to help older people across the country. 💜
We've shared the top five ways that will help older people across the UK, right now: ageuk.org.uk/helping
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Happy #WorldAnimalDay! Today we're celebrating #TherapyAnimals and the profound effect they can have on the wellbeing of older people 🦙🐶🐴🐔
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Congratulations @captaintommoore on being presented with the Freedom of the City of London award.
You're a true hero. 💜
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As this year draws to a close, we would like to thank our Age UK Ambassador, @Joe_Sugg, for all the work he's done for us this past year.
We can't wait to work with you in 2020, Joe. 💜
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Costa has introduced ‘Chatter and Natter’ tables to 300 stores nationwide. A friendly chat can make all the difference to people who are feeling lonely. What a great initiative! Will you start a conversation? ❤️ ☕ #Loneliness #TuesdayThoughts huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/c…
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Happy 93rd birthday to the inspiration that is Sir #DavidAttenborough, from everyone at Age UK! 💚 🌎
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Thank you to everyone who has offered to volunteer their time to help older people amid #Covid19UK.
Whether it's picking up shopping for a vulnerable neighbour or sending homemade cards to a local care home, we've shared five ways that you can help: ageuk.org.uk/helping
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We'd like to wish Queen Elizabeth II a happy 95th birthday. 💜
In the toughest of times, we hope Her Majesty has a peaceful day with loved ones. We send our thoughts and best wishes. #QueensBirthday
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Happy 80th wedding anniversary to Eric and Nancy! 💜
The pair married in 1940 during WW2 when Nancy, now 99, bought her dress using coupons she had saved.
Their friends and family socially distanced outside their home to celebrate. #FridayFeeling
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A huge thank you to @AldiUK for their generous donation.
This money will help us continue to provide vital information, advice and services to vulnerable older people at this difficult time. 💜
In these difficult times it’s important for us all to look after the most vulnerable people in our communities. To help support those valued customers, we’re donating £250,000 to @age_uk.
Read more: bit.ly/2UgmJdp
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Happy Friday everyone! You're never too old to enjoy a playground 🥳 #FridayFeeling
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“I was never particularly proud of my Service, I didn’t feel I did enough, but once I started doing the #PoppyAppeal, and getting positive reactions... I started to talk.”
D-Day veteran Joe raises around £2,000 each year collecting for @poppylegion’s appeal.
#RemembranceSunday
ALT An older man wearing a cap and a jacket with his medals, smiles holding a black-and-white photograph of their younger self
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Sally, 86, and her husband Ken, 83, have been keeping themselves entertained while self-isolating in Cornwall. Their daughter Mary, who filmed the video, said her mum has always been a "fantastic musician".
How have you been keeping yourselves busy? 💜
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We're thrilled to be working with @CadburyUK on #DonateYourWords, a campaign to help tackle #loneliness.
Cadbury has donated the words from their Dairy Milk bars and will donate 30p from every sale to @age_uk to help us provide vital services & support: bit.ly/2MRZcxU
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Happy 112th Birthday to the world's oldest man, Bob Weighton. 🎉
He said that there is no secret to his longevity but thinks that his wide general interests, from reading to constructing model windmills, has kept him active and young.
We hope you had a brilliant day, Bob. 💜
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And that’s a wrap! This year’s oldest #LondonMarathon runner, John Starbrook, has just crossed the finish line of his 32nd marathon for #TeamAgeUK. What a hero. ✌️
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Spitfire pilot Joy Lofthouse aged 92 flies again after 70 years to mark VE Day! bit.ly/1EndVRA #VEDay70
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During lockdown, 96-year-old Don Goodey has been rekindling his passion for painting. 🎨
He has been showing his love for his hometown, Weymouth, by painting many local buildings.
His daughter says he "now spends a lot of his time with a paintbrush in his hand." #FridayFeeling
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This #WorldAlzheimersDay, we want to celebrate all of the incredible people, projects and inventions that are working to vastly improve the lives of older people living with Alzheimer's. 🙌
Starting with these jelly drops which could help people with dementia to stay hydrated 💧
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You don’t need a diary room to talk.
Age UK offers friendship and advice 365 days a year.
Support Age UK this Christmas: bit.ly/478oc90
#UncomfortableReality #TheVoiceUK #BBUK @ITV
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Uploaded your #NotByMySelfie yet? It's fun & easy to get involved & help lonely older people.
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"Just get up and go and help others on your way."
90-year-old Margaret teaches water aerobics classes every week! 🏊♀️#TuesdayMotivation #LoveLaterLife
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A big thank you to @JohnBarrowman and the crowd at @SheffCityHall for giving Terrence such a wonderful evening. This is truly heartwarming. 💜
@mrdanwalker we can't thank you and @BBCBreakfast enough for everything you've done for Terrence. A true example of Christmas spirit. 🎄
However you feel after the #GeneralElection this morning I’m pretty sure we can all unite around this... we took Terrence to see @JohnBarrowman last night & the whole of @SheffCityHall sang him ‘Silent Night’. Full story on Monday’s #bbcbreakfast 😭👏🏻
Thank you John & @age_uk
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In difficult times, we and others are here to help.
☎️ @age_uk | 0800 678 1602
☎️ @asthmauk | 0300 222 5800
☎️ @TheBHF | 0300 330 3311
☎️ @DiabetesUK | 0345 123 2399
☎️ @MindCharity | 0300 123 3393
☎️ @scope | 0808 800 3333
☎️ @TheSilverLineUK | 0800 470 8090
#lockdown
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There is no cure for ageing, because ageing is not an illness – it’s a way of life #LoveLaterLife piped.video/watch?v=0eogbx68…
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If you know an older person who is concerned about leaving the house because of #COVID2019uk, make sure you:
☎️ Stay in touch over the phone.
🏪 See if they need any help shopping.
👟 Encourage them to stay active in the house.
Find out more, here: bit.ly/2Q2TFF3
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"Remember to look up at the stars and not down at your feet. And however difficult life may seem, there is always something you can do and succeed at.” We are incredibly saddened that Stephen Hawking has died at the age of 76, he was a true inspiration.
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Great-great-grandmother Margaret has spent three months knitting this incredible model hospital called Knittingale to raise funds for the NHS. 🧶🏥
Margaret and her daughter Tricia used 34 balls of wool to make the masterpiece: bit.ly/3joI53C 💜 #FridayFeeling
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RIP to Bernard Jordan the #WW2 veteran who last year snuck out of his nursing home to attend D-Day commemorations.
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What's the secret to a long and happy life? "Strong willpower" says Albert, who has just celebrated his 101st birthday! Despite weighing as much as a bag of sugar when he was born and a life expectancy of 7, he has certainly defied the odds. Albert you're our #MondayMotivation 😄
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At the age of 89, model Daphne Self has just landed a new major beauty campaign - confirming her title as the 'world’s oldest supermodel.' Proof that beauty has no age limit. #LoveLaterLife
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All of us at Age UK are devastated to hear about the passing of Captain Sir Tom Moore, an inspiration to us all.
Rest in peace, Captain. 💜
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It's with great sadness that we hear about the passing of the nation's sweetheart, Dame Vera Lynn.
Vera raised morale with ‘We’ll Meet Again’ during WW2, and again during the current pandemic. 💜
Dame Vera Lynn dies aged 103, her family says news.sky.com/story/dame-vera…
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Christmas should be a happy time, but for far too many people, it's a time when they feel most lonely. We believe that no one should have no one. You can help us combat loneliness all year round: bit.ly/2BsP5Hr #OldPeoplesHome4YO #AgeUK
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Happy 92nd birthday to the inspiration that is Sir David Attenborough, from everyone at Age UK! Someone who truly knows how to #LoveLaterLife 💚 🌎
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With more #snow across the UK overnight and very #cold conditions, please take some time today to check on older friends, relatives and neighbours to ensure they #keepwarm and #staysafe. Why not pick up some shopping for them or salt their front step? bit.ly/2CKAtSM
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A huge thank you to our supporter @BenFogle, who donated his salary from the latest series of BBC’s Animal Park to help our #SwitchedOff campaign.
"It is wrong to take [free TV licences] away from people who really need it.” 📺
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"TV is everything to me, I’d be lost without it.”
We’re so proud that over 300,000 of you have joined us in our fight to save free #TVlicences.
Please RT and lets make sure no one is left on their own without a TV. Sign our #SwitchedOff petition here: bit.ly/2wJ49PG
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Today we are delighted to announce the launch of our brand new research report on the importance of creative and cultural activities for #wellbeing in later life. Read the full report here: bit.ly/2I4A30x #CreativeLaterLife
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If you have older family and friends please remember to pick up the phone and give them a call. No one should be alone this time of year. #OldPeoplesHome4YO #AgeUK
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Thank you everyone for watching #OldPeoplesHome4YO! We're overwhelmed by the support that you've shown lonely older people. You can find out more about how we're combatting loneliness here: bit.ly/2BsP5Hr #AgeUK
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As we get older our body becomes less efficient at regulating our temperature. During the #Heatwave2018, please take a moment to check on older relatives and neighbours to make sure they have everything they need. If you need any advice, visit our website: bit.ly/2qH4CiO
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Thank you @MartinSLewis it's great to have your support.
Our 'Save the Winter Fuel Payment' petition has over 500,000 signatures now, highlighting the widespread concern so many older people are feeling.
The petition is still open to sign: bit.ly/3yj228F
'You have to accept there will be many hundreds of thousands of the poorest pensioners... you will not reach this year. You are taking money out of their hands.'
＠MartinSLewis questions Culture Sec. Lisa Nandy on whether the government will accept that thousands will never get the pension credit they're entitled to.
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99-year-old Lillian Weber makes a dress for a small child in Africa every single day: on.fb.me/1t2wuGG
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Everyone at Age UK is over the moon to hear that 100-year-old @CaptainTomMoore, who was recognised for his incredible fundraising efforts, will be knighted.
The Queen will knight Tom at a private ceremony in Windsor Castle this Friday. Congratulations Tom! #WednesdayMotivation
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It's #WorldBalletDay! Here's the very inspirational Barbara Peters, who at 80 years of age, passed her grade seven ballet exam and became the country's oldest ballet dancer! What an incredible woman 💃#LoveLaterLife
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Britain's oldest men, Robert Weighton from Hull and Alfred Smith originally from Scotland, are both turning 110 today! Since finding out they share a birthday they send each other a card every year. We hope you both have a great day! #LoveLaterLife
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Wishing The Prince of Wales a very happy birthday from all of us at Age UK!💜
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'What day is it?' asked Pooh. 'It's today,' squeaked Piglet. 'My favorite day,' said Pooh. Happy #WinnieThePoohDay to one of the UK's best loved bears! 💛
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A severe cold weather warning has been issued for England by the @metoffice. Please share this post and make sure older people you know have everything they need to keep warm and well. Visit our website for lots of useful information and advice: bit.ly/2CF59EU
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To celebrate turning 90, Vern went to the gym with his son and did 24 pull ups! Giving us that #FridayFeeling. Happy birthday Vern 🎊🎉💪🏻
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We understand that you may be feeling anxious about #lockdown2uk, however #panicbuying can prevent older people from accessing certain products, as well as exacerbate their fears.
🚫 Please don't panic.
🛍️ Only buy necessities.
💜 Be mindful of those more vulnerable.
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A very happy 91st birthday to Sir David Attenborough from every one at Age UK. Someone who truly knows how to #Lovelaterlife 🎂😀🎊🎉
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#MondayMotivation courtesy of Ayla’s grandad!
“My grandparents came to look after me after my surgery and my grandad told me he wanted to make me feel better, he told me he’s been painting my nan’s nails for 30 years and that he wanted to paint mine.”
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