Friday 20 September 2013

Heart disease drug statins 'raise the risk of developing cataracts by 27%'

Older people are particularly susceptible because they make up the majority of statin users and patients with cataracts, according to the US study.

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Older People needed for fuel poverty focus group

NI Fuel Poverty Coalition will host a workshop/focus group on fuel poverty on Wednesday 25 September at the Save the Children office in Finaghy. The Coalition would ideally like people aged over 60...

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Volunteer eyes and ears for care watchdog

In a week when failing care homes again hogged the headlines, the Care Inspectorate announced plans to recruit volunteer eyes and ears to help drive up standards.  Doug Anthoney reports. The Care Inspectorate, Scotland's care 'watchdog,' is recruiting 100 members of … Continue reading

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Disabled people face 'digital divide'

Disabled people face a 'digital divide' with mainstream technology rarely customised for those with additional needs, charities have warned. {DynamicContent:Social Media Buttons}   Disability chari...

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£1 million boost for ageing research

The Centre for Ageing Research and Development in Ireland today launched a programme to promote ageing research over the next three years. It will fund five top quality researchers to create the ne...

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A drum roll please

On 1st October we’ll be presenting the inaugural Age Scotland Awards.  Here’s who is on the shortlist. Thank you to the many groups and individuals who sent us an entry, for themselves or on behalf of others, for the Age … Continue reading

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