Old People news


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.


Redevelopment of care homes will mean upheaval for 20 States tenants

PLANS to redevelop two taxpayer-funded care homes will result in the rehousing of more than 20 States Housing tenants while the work is carried out.


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.


£35m. changes on way in care of the elderly

TWO taxpayer-funded care homes are to be demolished and replaced with modern units designed to enable residents to be more independent, under plans unveiled by the Housing Department.


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.


Conmen target elderly people in their homes

GUERNSEY police are warning pensioners to be vigilant after three elderly people were targeted at home by fraudsters.


Oldest biker is touching 90

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


Study will shape care of island’s old people

ALL islanders over 60 will be targeted in a study aimed at determining future housing and health and social care provision for the elderly.

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