Mobility News
How to prevent cold callers
17th August 2016
Cold calling has increasingly become a problem over the years, with more bogus companies and callers causing stress, anxiety and worry for older people. It is often hard to sort the good from the bad and older people are increasingly falling into the cold caller trap which can lead to many being robbed of money and valuable possessions without conscious thought.
Older homeowners consider pension funding options
16th August 2016
A survey has revealed that older homeowners would only consider using their home as a source to fund their pension as a last resort, or not at all.
1.8 million disabled and older people have unmet housing needs
8th August 2016
Research has outlined 1.8 million disabled and older people are without suitable and accessible housing – their housing needs are not being met.
Occupational therapy helps older people stay at home
22nd July 2016
A multidisciplinary approach to health care is recognised as helping to reduce the numbers of hospital admissions amongst older patients, instead enabling people to stay independent and in the comfort of their own homes into later life.
Roundabouts could replace T-junctions to make roads safer for older drivers
20th July 2016
The Older Drivers Task Force has recommended that roads should be improved to be more user-friendly for mature motorists, following a report.
Older people advised about staying cool over the summer
19th July 2016
Older people in South Gloucestershire have been reminded about the importance of staying cool over the summer months, with recent temperatures soaring and more heatwaves expected.
Pensioners’ income has risen to meet workers’
15th July 2016
Research reveals that pensioners’ income has been steadily rising in recent years and is now almost equivalent to that of workers.
Charity urges people to talk about getting old
14th July 2016
A charity supporting older people has said that the golden generation is reluctant to talk about getting older, suggesting that only two in three adults over 65 have had a conversation about their options later in life.
