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The 'grey pound' set to hit 100bn mark says Age Concern and Help the Aged

Older consumers have grown into a market force to be reckoned with as new figures reveal the amount of money spent annually by people over the age of 65 in the UK is set to hit the 100 billion pound mark. more

Unemployment increases among 50 plus workers

Unemployment increases among 50 plus workers despite general fall new figures show more

Half of motor insurers deny quote to over 80s

Half of motor insurers deny quote to over 80s new research reveals Age discrimination remains rife in the insurance industry according to new independent research published by Age Concern and Help the Aged. more

EXTREME NEW GAMESHOW NEEDS YOU!

The makers of BBC1s Total wipeout are making an exhilarating new game show, with a BIG difference! Click here to find out more and apply.

How Safe are your Medications?

Free service that alerts patients of possible medication and drug interactions that can be harmful to their health. It takes less than a minute to get informed. more

Depression is the most common mental health problem in later life

Of the third of older people with depression who discuss it with their GP only half are diagnosed and receive treatment more

50+ men face premature end to working lives

Men aged 50+ who have lost their jobs in the recession are at serious risk of being shut out of the labour market forever unless the Government takes urgent action more

Huge spike in excess winter deaths sounds deafening wake-up call

It is a national scandal that the UK has more older people dying in winter compared to the rest of the year than countries with more severe weather. more

Health timebomb hits baby boomers

Over-60s suffer more illnesses caused by bad diet and lack of exercise. They were the first to enjoy free health care, and had the time of their lives in the Swinging Sixties. more

Internet Champion of the Year

Age Concern and Help the Aged is conducting a UK-wide search to find an inspirational person aged over 55 to champion the benefits of getting online. more

Hundreds of thousands of pensioners with small savings are in for a benefit boost more

Tories' plan to bring forward the increase to state pension age

The Tories plan to bring forward the increase to the state pension age will be a big shock to many people planning their retirement especially those in their mid-50s. more

Workers aged 50 plus are facing a recession double whammy

Afraid they will be forced out of their jobs due to their age and worried that their retirement incomes will be decimated by the recession. New research from Help the Aged and Age Concern reveals. more

Delay retirement to help ward off Alzheimer's disease, scientists say

As millions face the prospect of extending their working lives to fund pensions, scientists have come up with a silver lining. Retiring later can delay the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease, their research suggests. more

Help end the crisis in social care

The Charity is holding a week of action to promote the need for quality care for older people. more

UK Will register online

After 3 years in development the Uk's Will Register www.certainty.co.uk is now online. more

1911 CENSUS GOES ONLINE

Online access to the records of 36 million people in 1911. more

The Budget for pensioners

The facts - How it effects Pensioners. State Pension, Pension credit, Winter Fuel Payments, New year payment. more

Equitable life pension compensation

Policy holders living in Europe who lost a chunk of their pension benefits due to the collapse of Equitable Life in 2000 are being asked to contact a European coordinator based in France. more

Do you blow your top when trying to remove the top of a jar

We purchase a product we shall need, and when that need arises WE CANNOT REMOVE IT FROM ITS CONTAINER. Why do manufacturers think that as our age increases so does our strength? more

Half price insulation for all households

Helping people with soaring gas and electricity bills. more

NEW SURVEY REVEALS OVER 50s ARE ANYTHING BUT OVER THE HILL

Survey conducted by Efamol Active 50+, which reveals a generation of 50+ Britons who given the choice would shun more traditional past times more

Nutrition

Do you believe that certain foods that resemble the parts of the body they are supposed to help keep healthy really work? more

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