Elderly people15 hrs agoHospital sorry after patient's nil-by-mouth deathJacqueline Frehe, 97, was nil-by-mouth at the hospital - but was given food and later died.15 hrs ago3 days agoThe great neighbour at the heart of PlumbridgeFor more than 26 years Anne has been trying to improve the lives of older people in the community through the Plum Club which she founded in 2000.3 days ago5 days agoDay centre set to shut gets last minute reprieve Age Concern Twyford will stay open until the end of October after it was given financial support.5 days ago30 Aug 2026Befrienders to curb elderly social isolationAge UK Northumberland volunteers provide face-to-face support to help people achieve personal goals.30 Aug 202628 Aug 2026Moment 89-year-old visits Newcastle gym goes viral28 Aug 202622 Aug 2026'Judo has taught me to fall without hurting myself'Barbara Carolan, 71, says learning skills from the martial art has changed her life.22 Aug 202621 Aug 2026The 100-year-old walking a mile a day to keep healthyPeter Byers walks a mile a day to keep healthy after a serious heart operation five years ago.21 Aug 202621 Aug 2026Charities face growing financial pressuresAge UK Twyford will close on 4 September after 38 years in operation unless funding can be found.21 Aug 20269 Aug 2026Gym-goer, 79, loves lifting weights and doing burpeesMarjorie Richardson, 79, is the oldest member at her gym and says she loves lifting weights.9 Aug 2026...
