Age UK

Do you know which of these emails is a scam? Email scams can be identified by these signals: A false sense of urgency, a button which hides where the link sends you, a fake website, spelling mistakes. If you guessed the scam is the email on the left, then you’re correct! You can find more information about all types of scams, including how to spot them, here 👉 https://bit.ly/4hznxGH

Scams are becoming increasingly more difficult to spot, but there are warning signs you can look out for. A scammer might approach you on your doorstep, by post, over the phone or online. We’re here to help. Find out how to identify the most common types of scams, and what to do if you've been scammed in our guide 👉 https://bit.ly/4bXjmki

Huge thank you to the incredible team at Dunelm who took on this week's Act Now, Age Better 3million step challenge! Thanks to every step, and the support and donations of customers, family, friends, and colleagues, you've helped raise life-changing funds to support older people. You're all amazing! 💚💜

What do you like about your community, and how could it be even better in the future? We're supporting The National Conversation, inviting you to share your thoughts on the community you want to live in. It's a short, anonymous survey where you can make your voice heard 👉 https://bit.ly/45xQZFu

Our partners Dunelm are taking part in a step challenge this week inspired by our campaign Act Now, Age Better💜💚    Dunelm colleague Jen has been supporting Age UK all summer as part of Team Age Better. Jen’s a keen runner and her goal is “to be as fit as possible so that I can maintain independence and enjoy life.”    Good luck to Jen and all Dunelm colleagues with their challenge this week!  Find out more about Act Now, Age Better here: https://bit.ly/4hofxbn

We're at the beginning of another heatwave with temperatures set to hit the mid 30s on Wednesday and Thursday. As we age, our bodies find it harder to adapt to more extreme temperatures, and this summer's hot weather can make some health conditions worse. We can all help keep older people safe this summer by checking in on relatives, friends, and neighbours, and offering to pick up any medication or shopping. We're supporting older people in the hot weather through local initiatives and through advice including our guide, 'Staying cool in a heatwave'. This handy leaflet has some simple but effective tips for keeping safe when the temperature rises. Download it below or on our website here: https://bit.ly/4wQWhbr

Good luck and thank you to all colleagues at our partner Dunelm this week as they embark on a step challenge inspired by our Act Now, Age Better campaign. The challenge, that will be raising vital funds for Age UK, will see Dunelm colleagues try to reach their step target through lots of different activities, a morning jog, a weekend hike or a lunchtime walk around their store. We’re so grateful for the support and look forward to seeing the challenge in action! Act Now, Age Better is all about getting moving now so that we can all look forward to a healthy later life. Find out more here: https://bit.ly/4gmtl51 #ActNowAgeBetter

Local Age UKs like Age UK Wigan Borough offer vital connection and support for older people. This video showcases the positive impact services like their Bright Days programme can have. If you or a loved one would benefit from services like these, you can find support near you here 👉 https://bit.ly/4z2G4Bh

A new study suggests the brain remains far more adaptable than previously thought and that its performance can be significantly improved at any age. As we age, our brains naturally change, but this research shows there are steps we can take to support our cognitive health throughout life. From staying physically active to maintaining social connections, keeping mentally engaged to getting quality sleep; small actions can make a meaningful difference to our brain health as we get older. How are you supporting your brain health?

Our population is ageing, and so we will see more people in their 60s caring for older parents, often struggling to juggle working life and unpaid care responsibilities. Listen to Caroline Abrahams CBE, our Charity Director, on BBC Radio 4's Women's Hour talking about the impact of caring on adult children: https://bit.ly/3UbybcF