Why adverse weather is a concern for the elderly

Winter has firmly set in, with the mercury dropping below 0°C for the first time in January. Here’s why this can be a lonely, frightening time for elderly people, including increased risks of becoming ill or injured, and how to

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Alzheimer’s surge driven by negative stereotypes of aging?

The Alzheimer’s epidemic currently afflicting Western societies could be directly influenced by negative perceptions and expectations of elderly people, a new study has claimed. The Alzheimer’s epidemic currently afflicting Western societies could be directly influenced by negative perceptions and expectations

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UK ranked tenth-best place to grow old

Age International have released the results of the third annual Global AgeWatch Index, which ranks the quality of life of older people around the world. This year the UK is ranked 10th, one place up from last year. Age International

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