Elderly people18 hrs agoWales' 'oldest man' turns 107Owen Filer was born in 1919 and served with the Royal Welsh Fusiliers during World War Two.18 hrs ago1 day agoFamilies 'left in the dark' over council plan to axe day care centresGlasgow City Council intends to cut the number of centres from 10 to four in a bid to save money.1 day ago4 days agoNurse stole £750k from 99-year-old woman for cosmetic surgery and home improvementsRebecca Louise Burwood saw the vulnerable victim "as her nanna" but stole to fund her lifestyle.4 days ago6 days agoPaid companionship grows as loneliness rises in ChinaA growing "loneliness industry" has emerged to try to fill these gaps in the lives of people feeling isolated.6 days ago6 days ago'Unclaimed' £40.7m in little-known pensioner benefitPensioners say there should be more awareness of the benefits available to older people.6 days ago6 days ago'I'd talk to the TV': The paid companions bringing warmth to China's lonelyAs loneliness grows in China, a new industry is emerging to provide companionship and support.6 days ago12 Oct 2026Stormont 'failing to plan' for ageing populationPoliticians are urged to prepare as over-65s are projected to outnumber children in NI by next year.12 Oct 202611 Oct 2026Age UK in-person service to close in a few weeksOliver Tully says the closure will have "enormous consequences" for his 88-year-old father. 11 Oct 20269 Oct 2026'I'd die of loneliness if elderly charity closed'Age UK North Yorkshire and Darlington warns it could close within six weeks if funding is not found.9 Oct 2026...
