Italy

Discovery of woman two years after her death sparks loneliness debate

The body of a 70-year-old woman was found in her Prestino home, more than two years after her death.

8 February 2022

Culture news

‘The Spanish King’: how a 90-year-old grandpa became full-time model

90-year-old Andrés García-Carro is a relative newcomer to the European fashion scene making a considerable impact with his screen appearances, Zara editorials, and impressive Instagram following.

5 February 2022

Tech News

Meet the Italian grandmothers enjoying huge success on TikTok

They have just reached 10,000 followers and have no intention of leaving it there.

28 January 2022

Spain

'I'm old, not stupid': Spain's elderly criticise online banking

For some, making a deposit, withdrawing money, or paying taxes has become a headache.

26 January 2022

Italy

Elderly Italian man draws gun when asked for COVID pass at McDonald's

The 88-year-old reportedly had reportedly demanded to enter the restaurant to buy an ice cream.

25 January 2022

Spain

Eight elderly residents die in nursing home fire in eastern Spain

Officials say the fire broke out at a bedroom at the nursing home on Tuesday evening.

19 January 2022

Health news

Could using Viagra prevent Alzheimer’s disease?

Don't be surprised if the doctor prescribes Viagra for your memory losses: scientists claim that the little blue pill could improve brain health and reduce the risk of developing dementia or Alzheimer's disease by 69 per cent.

10 December 2021

Bulgaria

Nine elderly residents killed in fire at Bulgarian nursing home

The Interior Ministry said the blaze “started from the roof of the building” but the cause is not yet known.

22 November 2021

Health news

Heart disease: US changes guidance on aspirin for the elderly

Aspirin is no longer the best option to fight against heart disease and strokes, according to the latest research.

13 October 2021

Health news

Man’s best friend is sniffing out COVID in French nursing homes

Pokaa the golden retriever is a quick study and is already delivering impressive results sniffing out coronavirus.

10 August 2021

Health news

Are robots the solution to the ageing population crisis?

French start-up Kompaï Robotics has built a robot that can help with mobility and offer art therapy.

5 July 2021

Health news

Can virtual reality tours improve nursing home residents’ health?

Can virtual reality improve the lives of seniors? Transporting elderly people to Paris, Egypt or outer space using virtual reality could be the key to improving their emotional well-being.

9 June 2021

France

France recommends reserving AstraZeneca vaccine for over 55s

Despite resuming the rollout of the AstraZeneca vaccine, France's health authority has recommended reserving it for people aged 55 and over.

19 March 2021

Europe News

COVID-19 pandemic sparks rise in elder abuse across Europe

According to Age Platform Europe, an NGO working to change perceptions about older people, 2,500 older people die each year due to maltreatment in Europe and only 1 in 24 cases are reported.

15 March 2021

European Union

Europe's week: Borrell and von der Leyen face their critics

They came out to defend themselves amid criticism over a diplomatic visit to Russia and the EU's vaccine rollout strategy.

12 February 2021

Europe News

EU launches consultation to tackle the challenges of an ageing Europe

For NGOs, ageing has been the elephant in the room for years among policymakers and has only come to the forefront since the COVID-19 pandemic.

27 January 2021

Ukraine

Four people arrested after Kharkiv nursing homes fire kills 15

Ukrainian authorities have announced that four people have been arrested in connection with the fire that killed 15 people in an undeclared retirement home.

21 January 2021

Norway

No link found after COVID-19 vaccine deaths - Norway Health Authority

Norway has stressed that there was no established link between the Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine and the deaths of elderly people who had been vaccinated.

18 January 2021

Spotlight

How Japan uses technology to make us feel closer during the pandemic

In partnership with The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan

Japan has been a world leader in electronics for decades. And this is proving valuable to help the country tackle the communication issues the Covid-19 pandemic has created, and solve the problem of isolation.

4 January 2021

France

Letter scheme aims to combat loneliness

More than 704,000 letters have been sent to the elderly by “1 letter 1 smile” during isolation this year.

25 December 2020