Ageing LGBT People Invisible And Marginalised In Social And Care Settings
A recent paper by the University of Hertfordshire reveals that there is an urgent need to recognise and address the unique care needs of older… Read More
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“Neglected” Opportunities Of Ageing Could Add 2% To UK GDP, Finds New Report
New research (Maximising the longevity dividend) to be announced at the International Longevity Centre UK’s (ILC) Future of Ageing conference reveals that: By 2040, older… Read More
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Christmas Is The Loneliest Time Of The Year For Over 1.5 Million Older People
New survey for Age UK’s No one should have no one to turn to campaign finds that Christmas is the loneliest time of the year… Read More
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Business Sector Urged To Act To Maximise The Economic Contribution Of Older People
New report to reveal that the earned income generated by people aged 50 and over may account for 40% of total earnings by 2040. New… Read More
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81 Older People Dying A Day Waiting For Care Says To Age UK
New Age UK analysis estimates that in the 30 months between the last and the forthcoming General Elections, 74,000 over-65s in England have died or will… Read More
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One In Seven Of The Older Population Have Unmet Care Needs
Launching its manifesto for the General Election, the charity Age UK unveils shocking new research showing that the number of older people in England with… Read More
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People Become More Comfortable Discussing Death as They Get Older, Research Shows
A survey has revealed that people generally become more comfortable discussing death as they get older. The same research also revealed a disparity between the… Read More
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Over A Quarter (29%) Of Over 65’s Feel Lonely And Spend 8 Hours Alone Daily
The survey by in-home care provider Home Instead Senior Care revealed that home is where the heart is for 98% of over-65s who would prefer… Read More
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Age UK And The Silver Line Join Forces In The Fight Against Loneliness
Age UK and The Silver Line have joined forces. The Silver Line, a charity for older people, is best known for its national 24/7 helpline… Read More
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Age UK Welcomes Celebrity Dev Griffin On Board
Age UK is pleased to announce that BBC Radio 1 Host and Strictly Come Dancing contestant, Dev Griffin, has come on board to support the… Read More
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Age Concern Gathers Its Flock
Businesses throughout the north west gathered to celebrate the action-packed launch of Age Concern’s latest campaign which tackles loneliness and isolation in Lancashire. The “What… Read More
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Almost 4.5 Million Older People Claim To Have Felt Lonely During Later Life
In a typical week almost 2.6 million people aged 65 and over speak to three or fewer people they know, with over 225,000 often going… Read More
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AgeUK Calls For Cash Injection Ahead Of Spending Review
New Age UK report lays out truly frightening trends in social care Charity says a big cash injection at Wednesday’s Spending Review is imperative to… Read More
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Age UK Calls For A More Considered Approach To Prescribing Medicines For Older People
Age UK has launched a new report today that says too many older people in our society are on too many prescribed medicines, putting them… Read More
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Older Person Becomes Victim Of Fraud Every 40 Seconds
Official crime figures show that an older person in England and Wales becomes a victim of fraud every 40 seconds, according to new analysis by… Read More
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