In this week's news article we take a look at a recent survey which has revealed that elderly shoppers are avoiding going shopping due to the automated checkouts that can be found in the majority of stores. Elsewhere, barbers are being encouraged to provide complementary services to elderly men in order to combat loneliness during the festive period. We also have news regarding a new pen pal scheme in Kidderminster and an intriguing story about one elderly couple's unbreakable appliances. Elderly Shoppers put-off by Automated Checkouts A new survey released by a housing charity has …
Archives for November 2017
News: Specialist A&E Ward For Elderly Announced
We take a look at all the news hitting the headlines this week concerning the elderly. Stories this week include the topics of sugar and dementia links, a specialist A&E ward for the elderly and driver-less cars. Norfolk Hospital Set For Specialist A&E Ward For Elderly The Norfolk and Norwich (N&N) University Hospital is set to have a special A&E ward for those aged 80 and over. The news reported across several newspapers, including The BBC, highlighted that 'elderly patients will be sent straight to a dedicated emergency department when they arrive at the hospital'. …
News: Isolated Elderly People Given New Lease of Life
In this week's news round up we cover three stories concerning the elderly that have hit the headlines over the past week. Isolated Elderly People Given New Lease of Life The first story of interest featured in The Mirror this week was that of Pride of Britain winner Fraser Johnston spending all his spare time taking care home residents out on trips into the Scottish countryside. According to the article "More than half a million older people only go outside once a week or less" and feel isolated in their homes, something that 20-year-old Fraser is determined to change. Fraser …