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TV licence fee - an elderly man with TV remote in hand

TV licence shock as millions of over 75s will lose out

The BBC has scrapped the free TV licence for all over 75s, meaning only those who receive…

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MMC - Agile Ageing Alliance's vision of Neighbourhoods of the Future, with tower blocks and outdoor communal areas

MMC: Making affordable homes for the elderly

Agile Ageing Alliance is a joining of innovators from across the building and housing sectors,…

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Cristian Grossmann, CEO and Co-Founder of Beekeeper – a digital workforce management platform – on retaining home care workers through better access to shift schedules…

Improved access to shift schedules can reduce turnover among home care workers

Cristian Grossmann, CEO and Co-Founder of Beekeeper – a digital workforce management…

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Fortune cookies helping elderly with dementia

Fortune cookies helping elderly with dementia

FORTUNE cookies are having a therapeutic effect on those living with dementia in the North East…

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Giving a helping hand to the elderly during the festive season

While there are various positive aspects and associations related to the festive period,…

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How the elderly can benefit from using technology in relation to health?

In the UK, it’s estimated that around 45 million people use or own a smartphone. With most…

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