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PM resists speculation on state pension age rise but does not rule it out

The Prime Minister did not rule out raising the state pension age as she sought to resist speculating on “all kinds of decisions that haven’t yet been made”. But addressing a question on the issue, Liz Truss also said she would “do what it takes” to ...

04 Oct 2022 at 15:34

Scotland

People more likely to be frail in old age if they live in poorer areas – study

Those who spend part of their lives living in poor neighbourhoods are more likely to be frail in old age, a study has suggested. Living in deprived areas after the age of 40 leads to greater frailty in both men and women, researchers from the ...

04 Oct 2022 at 01:01

Scotland

‘Wee dram’ is secret to long life, says Inverness woman Marjorie, 105

A Scottish woman who turned 105 earlier in August has said an “occasional wee dram” is one of the secrets to her longevity. Great grandmother Marjorie Stuart, who lives at Culduthel Care Home, Inverness, said keeping active and “plenty of ...

23 Aug 2022 at 13:47

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Inflation rise could leave Waterford pensioners unable to heat homes, warns Age Action

The rising cost of living is particularly hitting pensioners in Waterford and across Ireland who could struggle to heat their homes this winter, warns Age Action who are calling for a pension increase in the upcoming budget. The savings ...

16 Aug 2022 at 18:33

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Inflation rise could leave pensioners unable to heat homes, warns Age Action

The rising cost of living is particularly hitting pensioners who could struggle to heat their homes this winter, warns Age Action who are calling for a pension increase in the upcoming budget. The savings and incomes of older persons ...

16 Aug 2022 at 14:33

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Inflation rise could leave pensioners unable to heat homes, warns Age Action

16 Aug 2022 at 14:33

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Inflation rise could leave Carlow pensioners unable to heat homes, warns Age Action

The rising cost of living is particularly hitting pensioners in Carlow and across Ireland who could struggle to heat their homes this winter, warns Age Action who are calling for a pension increase in the upcoming budget. ...

16 Aug 2022 at 12:33

Grandfather, 85, taken to hospital after fall while waiting for care assessment

(adds final three pars) A grandfather fell, wounded his head and was taken to hospital while waiting for a social care assessment to enable him to go into a care home, his family said. Douglas Barton has been the sole ...

17 Aug 2022 at 10:56

‘Unprecedented numbers’ of pensioners may die without energy bill help – charity

“Unprecedented numbers” of pensioners may die in their homes this winter without government help to pay spiralling energy bills, a charity has warned the Tory leadership contenders. Age UK has written to Liz Truss ...

17 Aug 2022 at 01:01

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AG Barr boss hails ‘momentum’ as drinks firm faces continued inflation

The boss of Irn-Bru maker AG Barr said it has seen “strong momentum” over the past six months but is still facing pressure from soaring cost inflation. Roger White, chief executive of the Scottish drinks firm, ...

27 Sept 2022 at 13:45

Health & Wellbeing

Pumping weights could help you live longer – how to start at any age

Gymtimadation is real, especially if you’ve never entered the weights section of a gym – where everyone seems to know what they’re doing, and has muscles bulging out of their shirts. But pumping iron is about ...

28 Sept 2022 at 14:42

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Laois residents help reframe how to think, feel and act about older age.

Positive Ageing Week 2022 runs from 25th September to the 1st October, 2022 and celebrates ageing and the contribution and agency of older people. The theme of 2022 is Challenging Ageism - Reframing How We ...

24 Sept 2022 at 18:33

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