Elderly news


Resignation threat as extra care homes are backed

MAISON Maritaine and Longue Rue care homes will be redeveloped into extra care housing in a project that will cost the States £22m.


Treasury minister stands by extra-care housing

GUERNSEY’S Treasury minister will continue to support plans to redevelop Maison Maritaine and Longue Rue House despite the submission of a motion to delay debate because of concerns over funding.


Treasury calls for close look at cost of care of the elderly

FUNDING of elderly care has to be reviewed as soon as possible, Treasury and Resources has said.


Woman, 70, dies after Perelle house fire

A 70-YEAR-OLD woman died in the early hours of yesterday following a fire at her St Saviour’s home the previous day.


Independence at centre of rebuild

TOO many elderly islanders end up in residential care homes long before they need the full-time help, it has been revealed.


Centenarians set to more than double

THE number of islanders aged 100 or more is set to more than double over the next 30 years.


Maison Million making a difference already

RESIDENTS of Maison de Quetteville have already benefited from an improved quality of life, its chairman has said.


Easy access is key to new homes

WORK is ahead of schedule on 15 new bungalows in Mont Arrive for older islanders.


Oldest biker is touching 90

MILLARD & CO. has found Guernsey’s oldest biker.

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