Paying the price: ensuring older people have a healthy diet
Simon Shaw from Sustain reflects on the barriers to good nutrition amongst older people
22 July 2019
22 July 2019
Food ‘crisis’ among the older population
Edward Hodson from Coventry Citizens Advice outlines the increasing challenge of food poverty for older people in the UK.
22 July 2019
Understanding food in later life
Emily O'Brien from Brighton & Hove Food Partnership, talks about what they have learned about food and eating in later life.
15 July 2019
An enormous sense of responsibility
Natasha, an Independent Age supporter, explains the numerous challenges she faced when trying everything to ensure her mum got the care she deserved.
15 July 2019
The cost of preventing a grandchild going in to care
Farah, an Independent Age supporter, tells her story of the financial struggles that arose after she took on special guardianship for her granddaughter.
03 July 2019
How we can tackle loneliness through Pension Credit
Robin Hewings from the Campaign to End Loneliness looks at the role of poverty in loneliness.
03 July 2019
Blue Badge barriers
Pam shares her experience of the extra costs created by declining mobility.
03 July 2019
Are you the same age as your partner? The government thinks you should be
Michael Griffin, from Parkinson’s UK, explains the impact of changes to Pension Credit for those with Parkinson’s and other health conditions.
03 July 2019
Reflecting on the impact of financial insecurity on mental health in later life
Jolie Goodman, from the Mental Health Foundation, explains the link between poor mental health and debt.