New research from "The Big Survey" by Age Scotland highlights only 1 in 5 over 50s feel that older people are valued by society. A third feel that they are made to feel a burden. Read more from Martin Williams in today's The Herald heraldscotland.com/news/homenews/…

At Cowal & Bute Elderly Befrienders all staff have been trained to be "Digital Champions" - we're here to help you to get and stay connected with family and friends! #connectingscotland #digitalchampion

Are you worried about affording your energy bills this winter? Call Age Scotland on 0800 12 44 222 today for advice and an entitlement check to ensure you’re receiving any financial support you’re eligible for and find more support at age.scot/energy #CheckInCashOut

The Netherlands’ quality cycling infrastructure means a third of trips by people aged 65 to 75 are on a bicycle; the highest rate among all adult categories. For many, the bicycle acts as a “rolling walking stick”; a type of mobility device far easier on the joints than walking.

Our #WalkingwithNature campaign is back to encourage more people to: 🚶‍♀️stay active 🦊connect with nature 🚮do small kind things to improve the places where they walk pathsforall.org.uk/whats-on/event… People with higher levels of nature connectedness are more likely to be happier.

Drowning in omicron news? My takeaway: highly transmissible, can re-infect those who’ve had covid or vaccinated but likely less severe illness. High attack rates at parties/dinners. Best to reduce close contacts heading into Xmas, avoid crowds & wear masks in shops/transport.

We've just reached the exact time of the #WinterSolstice for the Northern Hemisphere, so astronomical #Winter has begun It's the day of the year with the shortest amount of daylight, & as you'll see from today's #sunrise & #sunset times, most places are already dark again! 👇

This Christmas looks like it could be another challenging one for many of us. Age UK and other organisations are here to help, don’t struggle alone. 💜

Our #BigSurvey revealed that a massive 87% percent of over 50s said they or someone they know had been targeted by a scam, with email scams accounting for 51% of those reported. This #SaferInternetDay, support is available to help you stay #ScamAware. ➡️ age.scot/avoidingscams

With an increasing number of older people under pressure due to rising living costs, it's so important to ensure you're claiming all the financial support you're entitled to. A free benefits check through our 0800 12 44 222 helpline can take care of this ⬇️ #CheckInCashOut

It's a myth that getting older means an end to being active. As tempting as it may be to encourage our older friends or relatives to take it easy, this is not always the best thing for them long term. Discover how to help get someone active again: bit.ly/3M3C0aD

Our guest blog for May is an inspirational call to action, written by playwright Sylvia Dow luminatescotland.org/older-creative…

Scams... We went out this morning and 4 out 5 have received scam calls saying "I'm from your bank" or "We need to update your telecare". Only scammers phone you for your pin code. Just end the call. argyll-bute.gov.uk/trading-standa… Argyll and Bute HSCP Argyll and Bute Council Cowal Befrienders #scamcalls

11/ Read our full report Deductions: #DriverOfPoverty to see the impact of #UniversalCredit deductions on people and what can be done to improve an unfair and inefficient system bit.ly/3spyu39