Mobility News
Large proportion of older people do not use public transport
29th June 2015
A recent report has found that one third of over-65s do not use public transport despite in being free for them to use.
Research has revealed reduced mobility puts people off flying
28th June 2015
Many disabled people are choosing not to fly due to worries that things will go wrong due to access restrictions
Charity runs programme to get young people to share homes with older people
27th June 2015
A new scheme is encouraging younger people to live with older people in order to tackle loneliness and a lack of affordable homes.
More families are caring for older relatives despite predictions
27th June 2015
The proportion of older people in residential homes has fallen, as more people are caring for relatives at home.
Health spending should be diverted to caring for older people
26th June 2015
Scottish Care has suggested that spending should be diverted from the NHS in order to provide more funding for social care.
Age UK reports that elderly are
25th June 2015
Age UK has warned that older people are being unnecessarily being kept in hospital due to a lack of social care availability.
Should you get a pet to combat loneliness?
25th June 2015
Studies have proven that there are many benefits to older people owning a pet, such as improving wellbeing and combatting loneliness.
What to expect when visiting the beach with a mobility impairment
24th June 2015
The beach is a beautiful place. Somewhere where memories are formed and last a lifetime, so why should this experience stop when we get older and less mobile?
