Posts Tagged ‘older people’

Wales can rule out abuse

Wales can rule out abuse

Did you know elder abuse is more widespread in Wales than anywhere else in the UK? It’s time to do something about it

Elderly must be treated with dignity and respect by NHS and Social Care

Elderly must be treated with dignity and respect by NHS and Social Care

On the day the House of Commons debates the Funding of Social Care, a leading Welsh MP explains why this is a vital issue for older people in particular

Party manifestos need to reflect Older People

Party manifestos need to reflect Older People

In the week that political parties are expected to launch their Welsh manifestos, the WRVS outlines the policy commitments it would like to see

Online lessons from another age

Online lessons from another age

We hear a lot about silver surfers getting used to email, but the modern internet is something that older working people have to grapple with, too. Here’s one account from someone who was forced into it, and what she learned

Time for a healthy debate on ageing

Time for a healthy debate on ageing

The ageing population is not a time bomb. It is a reality which needs to be planned for in a holistic way. And we need to start planning for it now