POLICE fear burglars are targeting vulnerable elderly residents after a spate of overnight break-ins. Many Clarksfield residents report feeling scared in their own homesl, and one elderly woman has suffered five burglaries in six weeks.
Monday, 30 September 2013
A great day to join HelpAge: 1 October from Moldova to Manila
Today is my first day as HelpAge International's new Chief Executive Officer. My first four hours as part of this global movement dedicated to fighting for older people's rights have already reinforced to me what I already knew. I am incredibly lucky to be joining this brilliant organisation at thi...
Photography competition celebrating ageing launched
The Age Action Alliance marks its anniversary and Older People's Day with a photography competition celebrating later life. This week Age Action Alliance celebrates its second anniversary. The...
Age Action Alliance celebrates its 2nd anniversary
Two years ago today, on 30 September, the Age Action Alliance was launched. Just over 100 cross-sector organisations and older people joined together with a shared commitment to promote collaborative working and provide practical solutions to improve … Continue reading →
Health not age is key factor when stopping driving
People aged 60 or over are most likely to stop driving because of their health, not because of age. Only 1% of people aged 60 or over would give up driving because of their age, while 43% of those...
TV forcing older women out, says Harman
Harriet Harman has waded into the debate surrounding the lack of older women on TV, accusing the broadcasting industry of double standards. {DynamicContent:Social Media Buttons} In a speech at t...
North-south divide in internet use amongst over 65s
New data from Age UK reveals a north-south divide amongst older people when it comes to using the internet, with those aged 65 and over in the south of England generally more likely to be online...
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