“I don't think that people really understand the practical support Age UK provides. My mum used to go to her local Age UK three times a week. Community transport would pick her up and drop her back and fully understood her mobility needs. She'd then have a lovely lunch whilst nattering to friends and get involved in social activities. A few times we had to alert Age UK to concerns we'd had about Mum and asked them to keep an eye on her for us. It was great knowing that she was surrounded by caring and knowledgeable staff and volunteers. We knew she was safe there. She got involved with exercise classes and special occasions which she absolutely loved. She would get her hair cut at Age UK and we also used their recommendation service to find handymen/women, podiatrists and chiropodists that were trained in dealing with elderly and vulnerable people. It really is a vital service that without Mum wouldn't have been able to live in her own home for so long and I would have had a lot more headaches trying to get 'safe' trades people into her house to fix issues as they arose. The staff are so understanding, kind and full of helpful advice. I think it's important that we all support their work in any way we can. I know so many others who've had similar experiences and without Age UK wouldn't have had anywhere to turn.”
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“I don't think that people really understand the practical support Age UK provides. My mum used to go to her local Age UK three times a week. Community transport would pick her up and drop her back and fully understood her mobility needs. She'd then have a lovely lunch whilst nattering to friends and get involved in social activities. A few times we had to alert Age UK to concerns we'd had about Mum and asked them to keep an eye on her for us. It was great knowing that she was surrounded by caring and knowledgeable staff and volunteers. We knew she was safe there. She got involved with exercise classes and special occasions which she absolutely loved. She would get her hair cut at Age UK and we also used their recommendation service to find handymen/women, podiatrists and chiropodists that were trained in dealing with elderly and vulnerable people. It really is a vital service that without Mum wouldn't have been able to live in her own home for so long and I would have had a lot more headaches trying to get 'safe' trades people into her house to fix issues as they arose. The staff are so understanding, kind and full of helpful advice. I think it's important that we all support their work in any way we can. I know so many others who've had similar experiences and without Age UK wouldn't have had anywhere to turn.”