Elderly people20 hrs agoDay centre set to shut gets last minute reprieve Age Concern Twyford will stay open until the end of October after it was given financial support.20 hrs ago6 days agoBefrienders to curb elderly social isolationAge UK Northumberland volunteers provide face-to-face support to help people achieve personal goals.6 days ago8 days agoMoment 89-year-old visits Newcastle gym goes viral8 days ago22 Aug 2026'Judo has taught me to fall without hurting myself'Barbara Carolan, 71, says learning skills from the martial art has changed her life.22 Aug 202621 Aug 2026The 100-year-old walking a mile a day to keep healthyPeter Byers walks a mile a day to keep healthy after a serious heart operation five years ago.21 Aug 202621 Aug 2026Charities face growing financial pressuresAge UK Twyford will close on 4 September after 38 years in operation unless funding can be found.21 Aug 20269 Aug 2026Gym-goer, 79, loves lifting weights and doing burpeesMarjorie Richardson, 79, is the oldest member at her gym and says she loves lifting weights.9 Aug 20266 Aug 2026Power of 90-year-old weightlifter is 'insane'Ryan Hawthorn, 90, can lift 90kg - about 14 stones - or more than his own body weight.6 Aug 20265 Aug 2026'Inadequate' care agency put in special measuresGeocare Services Limited provides care to people with conditions such as dementia or disabilities.5 Aug 2026...
