The Latest Breaking News on Ageing

Fewer school leavers in UK accepted on university courses – Ucas

A record number of British 18-year-olds have secured a higher education place using clearing, figures show.

The Independent UK · Sep 20, 2023

Global education crisis is a problem America can help fix

New data from UNESCO shows that 250 million school-age children are not in school. But there is hope in legislation now pending in Congress.

Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 20, 2023

Health services involved in transgender woman’s care ‘underfunded’, coroner says

A coroner investigating the death of a trans young woman has adjourned her conclusion until two weeks’ time.

The Independent UK · Sep 20, 2023

Dear Abby: In debt, I might ask for money from birth mom

Reader spends a lot helping adoptive parents who are in poor health.

Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 19, 2023

Young people ditching ambitions over UK cost of living crisis, research finds

Survey of 18- to 24-year-olds for Prince’s Trust found two-thirds had lowered their career expectations

The Guardian - UK · Sep 19, 2023

UK-wide day of reflection among Covid Commission’s recommendations

The UK Commission on Covid Commemoration was launched last year.

The Independent UK · Sep 18, 2023

Record number of centenarians in England and Wales, census shows

There were 13,924 people aged 100 or older in 2021, the Office for National Statistics said.

The Independent UK · Sep 18, 2023

Taskforce ‘needed in nightmare disputes’ over care of critically ill children

A review containing 16 recommendations comes after high-profile court cases involving the families of Charlie Gard and Archie Battersbee.

The Independent UK · Sep 17, 2023

Sick children’s health worsening as record numbers wait for NHS care in England

Exclusive: Number of under-18s waiting for ‘frequently time-critical’ paediatric care is at a record high

The Guardian - UK · Sep 17, 2023

Show some respect for your elders

Respect for the Aged Day is Sept. 18 and goes against the currents of America’s youth-obsessed culture.

Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 17, 2023