Independent Age

is a unique and growing charity,providing information, advice and support for thousands of older people across the UK and the Republic of Ireland.

Independent Age has recently merged with two other older people's charities, Counsel and Care and Universal Beneficent Society. Find out more about the merger here.

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Recent Tweets

RT @theNBFA: Last surviving veteran of First World War dies- end of an era... http://t.co/LdoxEp3X
John Genders, 75, picks out 3 commitments government can make to improve daily lives of older people, in Guardian: http://t.co/zq3gdy76
British Toilet Association: no. of public loos in UK down 40% in past 10 years, affecting older people’s independence http://t.co/O0gHc6MB
A very happy 200th birthday to one of our founding philanthropists, Charles Dickens
Congratulations to the Queen who today becomes our oldest ever monarch
RT @jrf_uk: Icy weather warning issued to older people http://t.co/RWHCHxua via @guardian
Good week for wisdom as centenarians were happy to share their secrets to life. More here: http://t.co/MDd6CifD
Good week/bad week: bad week for weather as the Beast from the East arrived, bringing with it sub-zero temperatures...
Telegraph: report finds elderly women are treated as 'figures of fun' and 'token' members of panel shows: http://t.co/MYON6aUs
Guardian today: It's not what you know that counts, but how you work http://t.co/pLdJQ8zS
RT @LondonKirsty: @DementiaUK MT @DogsTrust 'Dementia Dog' project asks if dogs can make a difference to the care of people with dementi ...
Daily Telegraph: Water bills set to rise by up to 8.8 % meaning a further squeeze on households: http://t.co/FLPWiHfz
#jcpearls Do you have a piece of elder wisdom to pass on? http://t.co/EX6aOBcY
Planning your breaks for 2012? Why not join us for our Coastal path challenge along the stunning Ceredigion Path: http://t.co/I5J3DHtT
Pleased to say we’ll be working with @Barchester_care on Older People in the Media Awards 2012. More details soon.
With more sub-zero temps coming, don’t forget to wrap up warm & see our Winter Wise for more tips on beating the cold: http://t.co/hP90lx78
Michelle Mitchell @AgeUKPA did good job talking about #socialcare #dilnot on BBC Breakfast this morning
...but a good week, or lucky escape, for Mr Holder who was rescued by his Labradoodle after falling down a ravine: http://t.co/Mqj2JsC2
Good week/bad week: bad week for pensioners’ finances as @age_uk reveals 4.5 million can only just afford the basics...
RT @PensionerOnline: Paul Burstow claims the the social care system is "not in crisis". Many of our members disagree

Stories

Gladys's story

Gladys, is 89 years old and lives in a remote cottage in Yorkshire. Although she has a free bus pass, there are no local buses into town for her to buy groceries.

This makes her feel very isolated, and in addition to the practical problems of buying food, she has felt increasingly sad and lonely since her husband died last December.

Dilnot-o-meter

Latest Dilnot-o-meter blog

We've uprated our Dilnot-o-meter to looking good after cross-party talks began this week, with the aim of reaching a consensus on care funding. The talks have been a long time a-coming and there is no guarantee they will lead anywhere. But the fact that they are taking place at all represents a major breakthrough. Read our latest blog and join the discussion here.

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