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Loneliness is not just for Christmas

Loneliness is not just for Christmas

Over a million people in the UK feel chronically lonely, that is either most, or all of the time. Loneliness and isolation in older age is a serious public health issue and increases the risk of condi ...
Time to stand up to misconceptions about falls

Time to stand up to misconceptions about falls

There is a plethora of misconceptions about falls out there – from level of risk to potential for prevention. However, what is crystal clear is the scale of the falls challenge and the urgency in tack ...
Step forward the over 60s

Step forward the over 60s

Two-fifths of older people are doing their bit for charities and their communities by engaging in voluntary work. A poll by the Royal Voluntary Service found that one in five – around 2.2 millio ...