General Secretary of the ASCL, Geoff Barton said it is likely schools would reintroduce certain year groups in the first instance A headteacher’s union is calling for pupils in the middle of exam courses, and in the final year of primary school, to return to the classroom first as part of a phased reopening of … Read more
‘I miss them all’: Gogglebox Australia producer reveals his sadness over the loss of the older cast members during the coronavirus pandemic By Alisha Buaya For Daily Mail Australia Published: 05:04 BST, 22 April 2020 | Updated: 05:04 BST, 22 April 2020 The producers of Gogglebox are taking extra precautionary measures to protect the older … Read more
Niall Horan has donated a whopping 100,000 euro (£87,000) to an Irish charity which helps older people through the coronavirus pandemic. The One Direction star, 26, gifted the generous amount to the charity Alone, with the organisation stating that the donation enables them to continue to provide vital assistance to older people during this difficult time. The … Read more
The link between age and high death rates from coronavirus has been confirmed for the first time by researchers – and it could help predict the scale of future outbreaks. The University of Oxford study highlights the importance of age and demographics in explaining why some countries have higher rates of fatality than others. They … Read more
There’s been a 20% spike in older drivers giving up their licences since Prince Philip surrendered his own at the age of 97 after Sandringham crash Some 8,014 motorists over the age of 70 gave up their driving licences last year That’s up from 6,612 in 2018, DVLA records showed – an increase of 21% Retirement … Read more
Dannii Minogue shares sweet childhood photo of herself baking with older sister Kylie at Easter By Connie Rusk For Mailonline Published: 14:01 BST, 13 April 2020 | Updated: 14:01 BST, 13 April 2020 Dannii Minogue shared a sweet childhood photo of herself and sister Kylie baking at their grandmother’s house at Easter on Sunday. The … Read more
Nicky Clarke, 61, admits he finds it ‘challenging’ being an older dad after welcoming second child with partner Kelly Simpkin, 37… as she jokes that he owns clothing OLDER than her By Roxy Simons For Mailonline Published: 01:03 BST, 12 April 2020 | Updated: 01:13 BST, 12 April 2020 In November he welcomed his second … Read more
An eczema sufferer who has taken steroids to help her skin condition for the last 40 years has told how she has been left looking 20 years older after kicking the habit. Ruth Holroyd, 46, from Buckinghamshire, has suffered with eczema for most of her life, and recalled times where at worst, she would tear … Read more
Older adults who regularly do Sudoku or crosswords have sharper brains that are 10 YEARS younger, finds study University of Exeter and King’s College London carried out the research They analysed data from 19,000 participants who completed an online survey They were asked to report how frequently they engage in challenging puzzles And they undertook … Read more
Coronavirus crisis could cause a loneliness epidemic in older adults: Study shows cutting off over-50s from transport, retail and leisure facilities increases feelings of isolation and depression Researchers surveyed 5,912 people aged 50+ from Finland, Poland and Spain They assessed their levels of loneliness and whether they had major depression People were asked about amenities and how walkable their neighbourhood … Read more