The pictures emerging from Odisha (formerly known as Orissa) an Indian state on the east coast by the Bay of Bengal after cyclone Phailin are astonishing, and make the currently very low number of reported fatalities all the more so. In case anyone missed this, a "Super Cyclone" of similar strength...
A TELEPHONE befriending scheme for elderly and isolated people is celebrating a successful first year.
Do you know someone who would benefit from learning to use the internet? keep in touch with family and friends through email, skype photography save money through shopping online eg comparison...
A team looking at the quality of life of older people is to swoop unannounced on 100 residential care homes as part of a review.
People aged over 75 are among those who will benefit most from a new £900 million government plan to tackle fuel poverty. Qualifying households will get special help to reduce energy costs....
Crimes against older people will be given increased scrutiny under new Scottish prosecution guidelines.
At various locations throughout Edinburgh and West Lothian, groups people over the age of 50, are honing their computer skills, in particular the applications of the internet, at a series of unique drop-in computer clubs. Margot Stewart from Third Age … Continue reading →
Clot-busting therapies for heart attacks do not always work as well with strokes, says James LeFanu
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A PENSIONER claims the problem of rubbish being illegally dumped across the city has never been so bad.Barrie Harrington, chairman of Normacot Residents' Association, said the worst areas in Normacot are Rothesay Street, Furnace Road and Argyll Street.The 69-year-old, pictured below, said: "Unfortunately, a few people started it and it's now becoming the norm."Rather than pay the council to take ...
