MT Comment
The Senior Moment - Seasoned campaigner
- Monday, 21 May 2012
SPRING has finally sprung, the fruit trees are blossoming and flowers budding – not that we can, heaven forbid, water them – due to the hosepipe ban. This season, more than any other, ushers in a breath of fresh air, renewed hope and vigour combined, of course, with the overwhelming urge to spring clean.
We are not immune to change here at mature Times and, as announced in last month’s edition, we have to say a very sad and heartfelt “goodbye” to the title’s former editor David Thomas.
The Senior Moment - The key to power
- Wednesday, 18 April 2012
Mature Times has no political affiliations. (We’ll have a crack at anyone opposed to the interests of our readers). And that’s why I’m making the following advice, on how to win a general election, freely available to the leaders of all parties. As we know, the Mature Vote will be key to winning future elections.
The problem would seem to be that politicians have yet to grasp this fact. If they had, we would not be "working harder and longer for less” (MT March 2012).
Have you had experience of a 'rogue trader'?
- Monday, 19 March 2012
Every year, cowboy builders and rogue traders clock up around £1.5 billion worth of problems for homeowners across the country. From shoddy kitchens, to improperly installed whitegoods, to leaky roofs, there are plenty of horror tales around.
Some of the most vulnerable people in our society are being ground down by sales patter and false information by unscrupulous home salesmen - until they give in and buy products and services at hugely inflated prices.
Senior Moment: Coshing dementia sufferers
- Monday, 19 March 2012
It sounds like some horrific science fiction - but it is all too real. Thousands of dementia sufferers – it’s estimated around one in four – are being prescribed powerful antipsychotics. These are tranquillisers designed to treat hallucinations and sedate the patient but their use is recommended for no more than two months. Yet in the majority of cases they are being given for up to two years at a time. The concern of families and carers is that the drug, dubbed the “chemical cosh”, robs those taking it of their dignity, unable to walk or talk. There is another concern: could it be that hospitals and other institutions find it easier to handle zombies than humans?
BBC Radio needs you! (2)
- Friday, 09 March 2012
BBC Radio 3 are looking for people who are about to move from their home into retirement or care accommodation.
This one-off programme is called ‘Belongings’ and is about the decisions that have to be made about what possessions to keep and what to sell or pass on.
Pick up your free copy of the March issue of Mature Times newspaper
- Thursday, 01 March 2012
The March issue of Mature Times is out now!
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Mature Times really needs your support
- Tuesday, 28 February 2012
A nice message reached us at Mature Times this week (and that's not as unusual as I've just made it sound). Apparently, we've been shortlisted for Best 50+ Newspaper Award, in the 50+ Awards 2012.
Run by the organisers of the 50+Show, these awards showcase "the best that life has to offer the 50+".
Here's where you come in. Your loyalty over the years has made Mature Times what it is today. Now we're calling on your support once again to clinch the award.
Thank you Mature Times
- Wednesday, 22 February 2012
Just to show you the extent of our distribution of your excellent and well read newspaper.
Our Committee Member; Cindy Smith, took this photograph of a recent 50+ Forum meeting held in Long Eaton Town Hall, where the 100 or so members present, are each given a copy of the "Mature Times" to take home with them.
These are often read by younger members of the family.
Best wishes,
Roy Smith
Vice Chairman & ECP
(Electronic Contact Person)
Long Eaton & District 50+ Forum
&
ECP's Support Co-ordinator
Derbyshire 50+ Forum Network
http://www.derbyshire.gov.uk/community/50_plus_forum/default.asp
February Senior Moment
- Monday, 20 February 2012
Justice for Pauline
Cowering in her bedroom and doubtless terrified, Pauline Reddick must have felt confused and helpless as two thugs rummaged through her home downstairs. Although they did not assault her, it is likely they hastened her death. As a coroner was later to record, she died that same day at the age of 80 from a stroke, in all probability caused by the trauma.
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