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The Scottish charity for older people. ☎ 0800 12 44 222 for information, friendship & advice
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Age Scotland retweeted
Elevate Your Coaching & Community Skills
Pickleball Scotland is pleased to present Safeguarding and Inclusion CPD Autumn Courses! Looking to gain essential first aid skills, foster inclusive play, or safeguard young players? Learning opportunities across Scotland and online.
A fall can change more than your physical health. It can affect confidence, independence and connection to the people and places that matter most.
This Falls Awareness Week, we're highlighting how staying active & building strength can help older people.
agescotland.org.uk/news/1653…
What an incredible day @DiscoveryDundee! Thank you to our fantastic fundraisers for climbing the mast in support of older people in Scotland.
Growing older shouldn't mean feeling invisible, lonely, isolated or unheard.
By leaving a gift in your Will, your legacy can help end the silence of old age.
Find out more at age.scot/end-silence
🩵 We’re incredibly proud to work with @agescotland, our official charity partner until 2027.
As Scotland’s national charity for older people, they support and empower people aged 50+ while tackling loneliness and isolation across the country.
ALT Close-up shot of the side of a blue ScotRail train carriage featuring large white branding for "Age Scotland", accompanied by text that reads "Proudly partnering with the national charity for older people" next to the ScotRail logo.
We are proud to support @Sunday_Post's campaign. Abuse against women & girls remains one of the most damaging and persistent inequalities in our society. It's vital that we all shine a light on its causes, consequences and the support that's available.
sundaypost.com/fp/annie-lenn…
Help make a big difference to the lives of older people across Scotland.
You'll help secure vital funding from trusts, foundations, statutory and lottery funders, and philanthropic supporters.
👉Find out more about Age Scotland, the role and how to apply
agescotland.org.uk/get-invol…
📻 Yesterday's @BBCRadioScot's Mornings with @StephenJardine discussed the impact of loneliness & the inspiring community action helping to tackle it.
🎧 Listen back from 56m30s, including commentary from our policy director, @adamstachura from 1hr41m
bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m0030b…
More than 300 people living with dementia, alongside paid and unpaid carers, have helped identify the priorities that should shape future support and technology designed to help people live independently for longer.
agescotland.org.uk/news/1645…
By playing our weekly lottery, you’re helping to support older people's groups across Scotland including our Community Grants Programme. Tickets cost only £1 per week, and you could win up to £25,000! ➡️ agescotlandlottery.co.uk
"It's never too late to start."
After years of knee problems, Áine from Livingston took up Pilates following surgery and gradually worked her way back to hillwalking. Today, she's completed several Munros and enjoys regular hikes with friends.
agescotland.org.uk/news/1637…
🏃♂️ We have 5 places available for the 2027 @LondonMarathon!
Join Team Age Scotland and take on one of the world's most iconic races while raising vital funds to support older people across Scotland.
💙 Fundraising target: £3,000
📅 Apply by 6 September
agescotland.org.uk/get-invol…
Applications are now open for grants of between £3,000 and £15,000 to community-based organisations in Scotland delivering activities and support that help people affected by dementia stay connected, supported and involved in their communities.
age.scot/ESGA
ALT A group of people sitting on a wall, smiling, with gardening tools and gloves. One person holds a certificate. Text on the image reads, "Grants of £3,000 to £15,000 available for community dementia support" with the Age Scotland logo below.
ALT The image contains text on a blue background. The quote reads: "This funding allows us to provide culturally safe, bilingual support that builds understanding, reduces stigma, and helps people seek help earlier with confidence." Below, it states: "Wing Hong Chinese Elderly Centre, Glasgow. Previously funded by Age Scotland." The Age Scotland logo is displayed at the bottom.
Ahead of the @Glasgow_2026 Commonwealth Games Bowls finals this weekend, we caught up with Graeme, president of the Edinburgh Bowls Association, to share his love of bowls. Could you be the next Tattie Marshall?
👉 age.scot/bowl-now
#ActNowAgeBetter @age_uk
Staying active isn't just good for your health but it's a great way to make new connections.
Kenneth found both through local walking and cycling groups after moving back to Scotland. 🚶♂️🚴♀️
Read his story and find inspiration: bit.ly/4bfCPfL #ActNowAgeBetter
@age_uk
Age Scotland retweeted
The Huddle: How can Andy Burnham deliver the change that Labour promised in 2024? holyrood.com/inside-politics… Featuring @MazzucatoM , @agescotland, @ForWomenScot & @NFUStweets
💬 We need to do much more as a country to support our ageing population.
Read more from our policy director @adamstachura in @mrdavidbol's @TheScotsman article
scotsman.com/news/politics/s…
Do you have Power of Attorney registered? Our research shows more than a million Scots over the age of 50 don't have one yet. Read more in @Daily_Record
dailyrecord.co.uk/lifestyle/…
And we're proud to have your support. The fantastic staff @ScotRail and @NetworkRailSCOT do so much to raise vital funds for our services and promote the ways we can help older people in Scotland. Thank you.
🩵 We're proud to be working with @AgeScotland, our official charity partner until 2027. As Scotland's national charity for older people, they support and empower people aged 50+, while helping tackle loneliness and isolation across the country.
