The Commissioner for Older People for Northern Ireland with members of the Age NI Consultative Forum.

Yesterday the Commissioner was pleased to host members of the @age-ni.bsky.social Consultative Forum to update them on her Corporate Plan. In-depth conversations – and delicious scones were the order of the day.

Upcoming Events — Womens Resource and Development Agency Mas Deserve More! Event for International Women’s Day The Mas Deserve more event will highlight the lack of service provision for mothers with perinatal mental health problems as a gendered women’s…

There are fantastic events happening across Northern Ireland with groups like @wrda-team.bsky.social , learn more and get involved here: www.wrda.net/blog/upcomin...

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8 March is International Women's Day, and this year's theme Give To Gain encourages a mindset of generosity and collaboration, a giving of everything from time and knowledge to advocacy and donations to help bring about gender equality.

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New year, new you, new opportunities to get involved with Age NI 🎆

At Age NI, we want to make Northern Ireland a great place to grow older. Join us this January to help make your community somewhere that older people are supported and connected.

Get involved today: www.ageni.org/volunteer

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From all of us at Age NI, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Thank you to everyone who has supported us this year 💚

Please note that our office is closed from the end of today, Wednesday 24 December, until Friday 2 January. You can find information and advice on our website: www.ageni.org

Big Give | Events | Fundraise | Age NI Double your donation to Age NI this Christmas when you donate online during the Big Give Christmas Challenge.

Make twice the impact when you support us this holiday season by donating during the
Big Give #ChristmasChallenge until 9 December: www.ageni.org/get-involved...

Green background with Age NI logo, white text with plum highlights "2 in 3 older people in Northern Ireland often feel invisible or overlooked."

Green background with Age NI logo, white text with plum highlights "1 in 4 older people will often go a day or more without speaking to another person, even at Christmas."

Did you know that two thirds of older people in Northern Ireland often feel invisible or overlooked ❓

No one should have no one, especially at Christmas. At Age NI, we're turning isolation and loneliness into comfort and connection for older people.

Festive fundraisers | Events | Age NI Fundraise for Age NI to give the gift of friendship to older people who may feel lonely or isolated this festive season.

Download our festive fundraiser pack with recipes, quiz ideas, and more: ageni.org/festivefundraisers

You can make double the impact with your festive fundraising if you donate to Age NI online during the Big Give #ChristmasChallenge 2-9 December! Learn more: ageni.org/biggive

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Looking to give back with your holiday plans this year? Organise a bake sale at work, Christmas jumper night out with friends, or holiday themed quiz night with family and support older people across Northern Ireland who might be feeling lonely or forgotten this Christmas season 🎄

This paints a grim picture of the extent of #FuelPoverty in NI. All generations should have access to warm and healthy homes. Learn more from @neanireland.bsky.social

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Today is #FuelPovertyAwarenessDay.

39% of adults in Northern Ireland told a LucidTalk poll that they are spending more than 10% of their total household expenditure on energy costs, and many grandparents report rationing their energy and only putting their heating on when their grandchildren visit.

Fighting fraud: Power NI joins forces with Age NI | News | Age NI Age NI and Power NI have come together to launch a new social media campaign that is designed to raise awareness of scams – and help older people stay safe when online.

Especially in the lead up to the busy Christmas period, we want to make sure older people feel confident to access online services. Read more: www.ageni.org/news/fightin...

#ScamAwareness

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Age NI and Power NI are joining together to raise awareness of scams and help older people stay safe online.

What is the secret to a long life in Northern Ireland? The amount of people aged 100 years and over in Northern Ireland has almost doubled since 2004.

Dorothy, who attends our Anna House Day Centre, shared her secrets to reaching 100 years old with BBC News NI!

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

#PositiveAgeingMonth

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Now hiring: Connect North Link Worker in Antrim and Newtownabbey!

Join this fantastic team, learn more and apply: www.ageni.org/workforus

#PositiveAgeingMonth #Hiring #JobFairy

Steven Millar, writer and director of The Arcadia, visited Age NI's Anna House Day Centre to meet our service users and highlight the importance of talking about dementia.

Catch The Arcadia at the Lyric Belfast 8-10 Oct: lyrictheatre.co.uk/whats-on/the...

And learn more about Age NI: www.ageni.org

Positive Ageing Month | Age NI October is Positive Ageing Month, and Age NI is delighted to support the events and activities happening across Northern Ireland.

Learn more and get involved: www.ageni.org/positiveageingmonth
#PositiveAgeingMonth

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We're thrilled to kick off Positive Ageing Month by celebrating Gladys's 100th birthday in our Ballyclare Day Centre!

It is also the 35th United Nations’ International Day of Older Persons, and today and every day we are proud to be working across Northern Ireland to change the way we age.

We will be promoting all the fantastic events happening across Northern Ireland so make sure you're following Age NI on all social media platforms.

And subscribe to our Signpost Express newsletter for a deep dive into the age sector: www.ageni.org/signpostexpress

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Positive Ageing Month starts tomorrow, and we can't wait to celebrate the importance of social connection, active living, and the part older people play within our local communities 💜

Are you entitled to more?
Call Age NI on 0808 808 7575 or visit our website at ageni.org/benefits to check what you could be claiming.

Reminder that BT are holding a drop-in session tomorrow, 17 September, between 11am and 1pm at Ballyclare Town Hall. Come along to learn more about the Ballyclare Exchange closure and Digital Voice switchover.

Claiming benefits | Age NI Information and advice on claiming benefits and entitlements, including pension credit, attendance allowance, council tax benefit and carers allowance.

Last year Age NI helped identify £1.4 million in unclaimed benefits, and you or a loved one could be missing out.

Get a free benefits check on our website, or call our free advice line for support from our advice team:
💻 www.ageni.org/benefits
📞 0808 808 7575

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Are you entitled to more? Research shows that areas across NI, particularly in Fermanagh and Omagh, have a low uptake of Pension Credit and other benefits.

Claiming Pension Credit may also mean you are entitled to receive other benefits.

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Age NI logo over photo of an older woman on the phone, white text on purple "Set up a monthly donation and your gift will be doubled for three months!"

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Make twice the difference for older people this month. Set up a recurring gift through the Big Give and your donation will be doubled for three months!

Turn £10 into £20 and help us support more older people across Northern Ireland. Learn more and get started here: ageni.org/double

Northern Ireland Personal Alarms | Independent Living Products | Age NI Age NI Personal Alarms support older adults in Northern Ireland to live independently and safely. Find out more about personal alarms in Northern Ireland.

A personal alarm which works in the home and garden can provide peace of mind for older people and their families, learn more and find the right one for you here: www.ageni.org/personalalarms

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With the autumn comes increased risks and hazards for some older people, and our personal alarms partner Taking Care have shared some autumn safety tips that might be useful: taking.care/blogs/resour... 🍂

turquoise background with navy text and heart outline Will to Give #Willtogiveweek willtogive.org in orange text "Don't just leave a Will. Leave good will."

A will is good, but good will is great.

Leave a world less lonely when you remember Age NI in your legacy planning this #WilltoGiveWeek. Help us make sure that we'll always be there for older people in need across Northern Ireland.

Learn more and get your free will guide here: www.ageni.org/wills

Contact Age NI today to check you are receiving all the financial support available to you:📞 0808 808 7575, Monday - Friday 9am – 5pm💻 www.ageni.org/benefits

Huge thanks to all who joined us in Lisnaskea, read more: www.ageni.org/news/older-p...

Claiming benefits | Age NI Information and advice on claiming benefits and entitlements, including pension credit, attendance allowance, council tax benefit and carers allowance.

"...It’s crucial that older people make sure they are claiming all the additional financial support they may be entitled to. The extra money from successfully claiming Pension Credit makes a big difference to finances and quality of life." -Linda Robinson, CEO of Age NI