Elderly people2 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.2 days ago4 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.4 days ago4 days ago'Unclaimed' £40.7m in little-known pensioner benefitPensioners say there should be more awareness of the benefits available to older people.4 days ago5 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.5 days ago6 days agoStormont 'failing to plan' for ageing populationPoliticians are urged to prepare as over-65s are projected to outnumber children in NI by next year.6 days ago7 days agoAge UK in-person service to close in a few weeksOliver Tully says the closure will have "enormous consequences" for his 88-year-old father. 7 days ago9 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 20266 Oct 2026Volunteer minibus drivers will see 'rewarding' roleBeverley Community Lift is running a taster session on Saturday at Beverley Enterprise Centre.6 Oct 20265 Oct 2026Care home choir to rock final with Queen hitsThe Avery Songbirds choir at Beckenham Park Care Home wants to smash stereotypes of care home life.5 Oct 2026...
