Older people who want to downsize their homes should be helped to do so, "freeing up" billions of pounds of housing stock, a think tank says.
Thursday, 12 September 2013
Wednesday, 11 September 2013
Pensioners trapped in family homes
Millions of pensioners face growing old in social isolation because they are trapped in large family homes which they cannot leave, a report warns.
Esther Rantzen launches 'Silver Line' helpline for lonely elderly
A new helpline for elderly people who struggle with loneliness will be launched across the UK by Esther Rantzen, the founder of ChildLine.
Protection needed for vulnerable older people
Recent figures show that as many as 370,000 people aged 65 and over may be suffering hidden abuse in their own homes. A delegation is calling on the Prime Minister to protect vulnerable people acro...
Study finds HIV 'age-related stigma'
A study has concluded many older people with HIV face age-related stigma, causing fear and isolation
ITea and Biscuits to help older novices get online
With ITea and Biscuits Week fast approaching (Monday 16th – Sunday 22nd September) Age Scotland is calling on older people who are interested in discovering how technology could benefit them to get...
Competition: win cinema tickets to see 'Diana'
Enter our competition to win two tickets to see new film 'Diana' at the Queen's Film Theatre (QFT) in Belfast! The long- awaited and much talked about biopic of Diana, Princess of Wales finally...
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