How gardening may extend your life and make it better LOS ANGELES -- True confessions from a plant reporter and devotee of more than 40 years: My first foray into gardening was a pathetic disaster. Los Angeles Times · Sep 3, 2022
Woman who sent top secret army codes in WWII dies aged 101 Great-grandmother Agnes Kelly from Liverpool worked as a teleprinter operator sending top secret coded messages to British forces Liverpool Echo · Sep 3, 2022
One of Northern Ireland’s oldest women on the secret to a long and happy life as she turns 107 Agnes Thompson celebrated her milestone birthday on Friday, surrounded by family and friends. Belfast Live · Sep 2, 2022
Aged care calls for workforce boost One of the sectors hardest hit by the pandemic has called for more skilled migrants to fill workforce shortages following the jobs and skills summit. AAP · Sep 2, 2022
Study unlocks secret to long life in queen ants, shedding light on ageing for ‘other species’ Queen ants uniquely exhibit high metabolism for reproduction without undergoing ageing, scientists say The Independent UK · Sep 2, 2022
Devastated West Lothian daughter left 'grieving twice' by mum's Alzheimer's Sophie O'Brien will be taking on the challenge in the loving memory of her mother, Lesley, who sadly passed away in March after a two-year battle with the illness. Edinburgh Live · Sep 2, 2022
Dumfries and Galloway woman who dropped 14 dress stories hopes slimming stories will inspire others Fiona Neilson lost more than four-and-a-half stone with Slimming World after being diagnosed with heart failure Daily Record · Sep 2, 2022
'Miracle' Dublin girl walks unaided into first day of school after life-changing operation Sienna Clare, 4, has diplegia Cerebral Palsy and had a life-changing operation in the US in recent months Dublin Live · Sep 1, 2022
Family fear nan is 'deteriorating rapidly' due to 'lack of care' in hospital after fall Sarah's family believe she is not getting the care she requires but hospital staff say the 85-year-old's care is their "utmost priority" Liverpool Echo · Sep 1, 2022
Mum took own life after years of fighting for her child's right to die Her daughter had a rare genetic condition which left her brain undeveloped and unable to see, move or speak Bristol Post · Sep 1, 2022
Three things I have learned about end-of-life care from treating elderly couples with cancer Experience provides fortitude, equanimity and perspective. Not everyone wants to live forever The Guardian - AU · Sep 1, 2022
Joy and relief for Whyalla as not-for-profit aged care provider Helping Hand rescues 200 jobs Aged care services are set to remain in Whyalla as not-for-profit Helping Hand acquires Kindred Living, saving more than 200 local jobs and securing the future for residents. ABC News · Aug 31, 2022
As China's population ages, the one-child policy generation face an obligation they can't fulfil For China's one-child-policy generation, social pressure to care for their ageing parents is creating extreme anxiety and forcing some to forgo having children of their own. ABC News · Aug 31, 2022
Going To The Beach Instead Of Pool Saved Child’s Life The kid had become separated from his relatives and began edging further away from the shoreline. Zenger · Aug 31, 2022
The Independent UK · Aug 31, 2022 Zombie cells central to the quest for active, vital old age A growing number of scientists is trying to help people reach a goal humans have been chasing throughout history: staying active and vital in old age
ABC News · Aug 31, 2022 Aged care CCTV trial using artificial intelligence resulted in too many false reports, minister says A federally-funded CCTV trial in residential aged care homes alerted staff to so many incidents it became "a case of the boy who cried wolf", South Australia's Health Minister says.
The Guardian - UK · Aug 30, 2022 I’m a 78-year-old woman – how can I find a lover? I want sex and a relationship, but where will I find a man who will see me in the right way?
The Independent UK · Aug 30, 2022 Diana's death stunned the world — and changed the royals Above all, there was shock
ABC News · Aug 30, 2022 Old People's Home For Teenagers brings generations together to fight loneliness In a global first, older adults and teenagers are brought together in a social experiment to show how better intergenerational relationships can beat loneliness.
Edinburgh Live · Aug 29, 2022 Scottish woman who wore size 28 dresses drops to size 14 and 'feels 40 years younger' Fiona Neilson, 64, used to suffer from heart failure and was unable to walk around her house without getting out of breath.
The Hindu · Aug 29, 2022 Why long car journeys are so excruciating for your kids Our experience of time changes as we age, often resulting in the sensation of time passing more quickly as we get older
Daily Record · Aug 29, 2022 Scots woman who wore size 28 dresses drops to size 14 and 'feels 40 years younger' Fiona Neilson, 64, used to suffer from heart failure and was unable to walk around her house without getting out of breath.
Wales Online · Aug 29, 2022 Couple's unbreakable bond in face of incurable condition Brenda and Robin Baynes met as teenagers and are facing their toughest challenge with love and determination
The Independent UK · Aug 28, 2022 Kayaker set to explore Scotland’s coastline in year-long adventure Nick Ray will live from his kayak self-sufficiently for the next year, camping wherever he reaches, as he explores Scotland’s coastline.
The Independent UK · Aug 28, 2022 UK’s oldest man celebrates 110th birthday and shares secret to long life John Alfred Tinniswood received a birthday card from the Queen