Senior Issues News
Alcohol 'not more damaging for elderly'
January 02, 2008
Older people should not be cowed into believing that alcohol is more damaging to them than to younger...
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Be responsible with monetary issues, says Callcredit
December 21, 2007
Older people were recently advised to be responsible with regard to handling their finances by a credit reference...
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Vegetarianism 'linked to health benefits'
December 20, 2007
The meat-free diet has been associated with a number of health benefits, according to a charity.
A spokesperson for...
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'A third' of over-55s support their kids financially
December 19, 2007
More than one in three (36 per cent) of over-55s contribute cash from their pensions to help support...
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Life insurers 'should encourage healthy lifestyles'
December 18, 2007
Life insurance providers have a part to play in promoting healthy lifestyles to people, according to the Association...
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Social housing proposals 'a good idea in principle'
December 17, 2007
Older people's charity Help the Aged has said that new proposals regarding social housing are, in principle, "good".
Regarding...
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'Collect pensions early on Christmas Eve'
December 14, 2007
Older people who receive only a state pension will be able to collect the cash from their local...
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Increased longevity 'means cheaper life insurance'
December 13, 2007
The cost of life insurance appears to be falling "dramatically" due to the increased longevity of consumers, according...
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Age Concern comments on care payments
December 12, 2007
Leading UK charity Age Concern commented on government proposals regarding care payments for older people in recent days.
Director...
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Retirement worries identified
December 11, 2007
People in their 50s are most concerned about falling ill and not being able to work, according to...
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