Care Homes Pass the Baton in Honour of John
A 109 year old resident of Barchester’s Cubbington Mill Care Home in Leamington Spa has been chosen to carry the baton in the Queen’s Baton…
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Elderly
England’s 1 Million Elderly Population ‘Boom’ Over the Last Decade
The elderly population of England’s county and rural areas has swelled by over a million people during the past decade, a new report has revealed….
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Anger and Frustration for Older People at Their Treatment Under the Covid19 Pandemic Restrictions
Older people claim that assuming everyone aged over 70 is vulnerable is deeply ageist. The Older People’s Advocacy Alliance (OPAAL) and the National Coalition of…
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Age UK Warns Older People Caring for Loved Ones are Dangerously Tired and Short of Support
New sobering analysis published by Age UK as part of their fourth wave of research into the experiences of older people during the pandemic has…
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Older People are Less Likely to Receive Mental Health Support
Age UK has drawn attention to the fact that older people are just as likely to be living with depression and anxiety as younger age…
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Research Reveals on Why Assisted Hydration for Patients Near the End of Life is Difficult for Doctors to Discuss with Patients and Families
Assisted hydration at the end of life is a highly emotive topic. Some may remember negative headlines about the Liverpool Care Pathway (LCP), many of…
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Older People Forced To Play Waiting Game For Retirement Housing, Says Charity
– Independent Age launches Sheltered housing and extra care housing guide to help older people navigate application process – Older people with support or care…
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