Jo Raphael: Elderly abuse is despicable, predatory and selfish
Because of love and family ties, the elderly are often silent victims.
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Nellie Elizabeth Betsy received a visit from Lucy the dancing dog on her 102nd birthday.
Why Tina Cross has no plans to slow down yet
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Protests erupt in France over Macron's pension move
President Macron invoked special constitutional power to skirt vote in parliament.
Macron pushes French pension age reform through, bypassing parliament
President invoked special power to raise pension age from 62 to 64, but pushback likely.
Ten 'unfair' retirement village practices: Govt review under way
Practices a focus of Government review announced in December, due out this September.
'Chuffed': Elderly in need win tiny homes in Rotorua ballot
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Huge protests in France over higher pension age
Emmanuel Macron’s showcase legislation is under debate in the French Senate this week.
Skydiving in their 90s: 'I have to prove that I can'
Retirement village residents rallying to raise money for St John.
Evacuations and no power: The fate of 1000 retirement village residents during cyclone
"Mobile generators were a godsend. In our new villages, we’re building generators."
Tempting back older workers into jobs means ditching business as usual
Financial Times: The expectation of a work-free retirement needs to go.
France's Macron to proceed with retirement age reform, despite protests
Under Macron's changes, the nominal retirement age would rise from 62 to 64.
90yo left bleeding for two hours on bathroom floor waiting for ambulance
'The system isn’t working.'
How Harry's 'ambushes' affected the Queen in her final year
The Sussexes' behaviour is said to have had an impact on the Queen's frail health.
US approves drug that slows Alzheimer's
Leqembi is the first drug that’s been convincingly shown to slow the decline in memory.
Vatican says health of retired pope Benedict XVI ‘worsening’
Pope Francis told public Benedict was “very sick” and asked the faithful to pray for him.
China races to vaccinate elderly amid Covid surge, but many reluctant
China has eased rules on testing, quarantine and movement, and cases are surging.
How menopause could end your marriage
Experts reveal severe impact on once-happy marriages of women as young as late 30s.
Care home resident dies after being hit by LPG truck
Criminal charges could not be ruled out, police said.
Over 50s embrace technology, but security risks biggest challenge
Covid-19 has driven higher adoption of technology among older Kiwis.
Woman, almost 90, in court after allegedly assaulting, neglecting disabled person in her care
The alleged victim - a person under the age of 60 - is now in the care of others.
Local Focus: The most peaceful Mob in New Zealand
There's a group that call themselves the mob in Waipukurau, but they're peaceful.
New drug slows Alzheimer’s but can it make a real difference?
It's a bright spot after repeated disappointments in the quest for better treatments.
Hollywood's disturbing obsession with de-aged movie stars
Harrison Ford is convinced by his youthful makeover for Indie 5. But will others be?
How menopause could end your marriage
Experts reveal severe impact on once-happy marriages of women as young as late 30s.
World population hits 8 billion, creating many challenges
Much of the growth is coming from developing nations in Africa.
‘Utter nonsense’ to blame elderly housing vacancies on Covid - Age Concern
Auckland Council said many were vacated by owners moving out after Covid-19 arrived.
‘Can’t be true’: Woman’s real age shocks
A stunning woman has left her fans gobsmacked after she revealed her true age.
50 years behind bars: What life is really like for an ageing serial arsonist
The 73-year-old is one of a growing number of elderly men in prison.
Kiwi sexologist: 'Forget ageing gracefully, we're ageing sexily'
Morgan Penn explores why Emma Thompson's new movie is a "wake-up call" for us all.
'Hard task master': Napier grandad cyclist heads to world champs
The gun cyclist from Hawke's Bay is off to Italy.
Woman found dead in car in Remuera told helpers she had no family
Residents had previously tried to help the woman, but 'she declined all assistance'.
Think you're ageing fast? Don't stress
Happiness Editor Matt Heath shares part two of his discussion with author Dave Robson.