Korean researchers found that older people might choose to spend a more money on a hybrid car as it boosts their self esteem and image.
Friday, 11 October 2013
Veteran fostering couple back drive for older carers
A COUPLE have marked their 30th anniversary of fostering children by appealing to older people in a county with a rising elderly population to consider providing a home for youngsters.
Needs of care residents 'poorly' met
Older people in care homes are receiving treatment that isn't up to scratch, it is claimed. Around 400,000 individuals aged over 65 live in care homes across the UK, but the British Geriatrics...
Who cares about Jenny and James?
Filed under: care homes, Care in Crisis, Home and Care, Social care Tagged: #carecantwait, #careincrisis, @ageukcampaigns, @age_UK, Age UK, Age UK blog, Ageing, ageing population, ageing society, campaigning, Care Bill, Care campaign, care homes, Care in Crisis, Care in Crisis … Continue reading →
Cash in Punts to support Age NI
People throughout Northern Ireland are urged to donate old Irish punts and support the work that Age NI does locally to improve the lives of older people. Linda Parker, Age NI Donor Manager, said,...
Congratulations to Clackmannanshire Older Adults Forum: Winner of Partnership Working Award 2013
On 1st October Clackmannanshire Older Adults Forum received the Patrick Brooks Award for Partnership Working at the Age Scotland Awards ceremony in the Scottish Parliament. See the video, in which Flo Mackenzie receives the award on behalf of the Forum, and Ricky … Continue reading →
Elderly stage hunger strike over care plan
ELDERLY day centre users staged a hunger strike in protest against council plans to relocate the service.
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