Olderadults

Thursday, April 2, 2026 rsv respiratory infection rsvvaccine olderadults health hospital somerset elderly immunity

Alice Hodges, an 82-year-old woman from Somerset, faced a terrifying ordeal after what seemed like a mild cold rapidly turned into a severe illness. In December 2024, Alice contracted respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), … Read More

Thursday, April 2, 2026 rsv covid-19 vaccine health respiratory olderadults hospital infection immunity somerset

Alice Hodges, an 82-year-old from Somerset, experienced what seemed to be a mild cold that quickly worsened into a critical health crisis. In December 2024, after developing cold-like symptoms, Alice was diagnosed with … Read More

Sunday, December 14, 2025 charity housing almshouses olderadults affordablehousing bath pensioners community refurbishment investment

In response to soaring house prices that are placing homeownership beyond reach for many elderly residents, the historic St John’s Foundation is spearheading a significant effort to address the housing crisis by investing £5 … Read More

Wednesday, August 27, 2025 loneliness olderadults dementia companionship technology caregivers ageuk socialenterprise pilots healthtech

Loneliness among older adults in the UK is a pressing issue, with Age UK estimating that around two million seniors frequently experience isolation. Many are also primary caregivers for their spouses, facing this challenge … Read More

Saturday, August 16, 2025 flooding carehome bath riverside defenses construction community olderadults resilience protection

Owners of Bridgemead care home in Bath are proactively addressing increasing flood risks by investing approximately £1.4 million in upgraded flood defenses. Since taking over management in October 2024, the Pilgrims’ Friend … Read More