The detrimental effects of loneliness
The detrimental effects of loneliness in old age is a serious problem – not only does it affect health but it also affects the mind and general well-being of the person involved. However the iss ...
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Age UK helps older people keep in touch with their families
Over five million people aged 65 and over have never been online, according to research carried out by Age UK[i]. Increasingly services are moving online and social media is growing in popularity as a ...
Society is far too obsessed with youth
“Society’s obsession with youth has gone so far that older people are being sidelined and ignored,” is the message from Lord Williams of Oystermouth to mark his appointment as Patron of the Abbeyfield ...
We want more protection from cold callers now
Campaigners are demanding for more protection from rogue traders for older people in all areas of Wales. The charity Age Cymru has revealed that there are huge variations in the way that Welsh counci ...