Not ‘over the hill’ just yet! Career advice for the over 50s
Not ‘over the hill’ just yet! Career advice for the over 50s Careers can become more difficult to handle, but experienced City executives should resist the urge to throw in the towel too early. Some of us know the feeling. One day we wake up to a...Over-50s and disabled most under-represented in broadcasting
Over-50s and disabled most under-represented in broadcasting Diamond report says disabled people make up 5.5% of off-screen staff in TV although they are 18% of national population. The Guardian reports that disabled people make up just 6.5% of on-screen...17% of over-50s have access to workplace wellbeing support
17% of over-50s have access to workplace wellbeing support Under one-fifth (17%) of employee respondents aged 50 or over have access to workplace wellbeing initiatives or advice that could mitigate the impact of health issues on their careers, according to...Launch of £4m fund widen volunteering opportunities for over 50s
Launch of £4m fund widen volunteering opportunities for over 50s The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport is launching a new fund with Nesta that will support volunteering in public services and new ways for over-50s to engage in digital social...How to recognise the symptoms of a stroke
How to recognise the symptoms of a stroke Acting fast is critical when someone has a stroke as it can minimise the long-term effects of the stroke and may save the person’s life. It is therefore vital, especially for older people and those at increased risk of...One in four over-50s deficient in vitamin D in winter, study finds.
One in four over-50s deficient in vitamin D in winter, study finds. The North and West have highest rates of deficiency Trinity College Dublin study finds. Irish Times reports that one in four Irish over 50s are deficient in vitamin D during the winter,...Over 50’s urged to lower heart age ‘before it is too late’
Over 50’s urged to lower heart age ‘before it is too late’ One in ten 50-year-old men have a heart age a decade older than they are, increasing their risk of a fatal heart attack or stroke, new research suggests. Homecare reports that...It’s never too late LOL! 8 Comics who were late bloomers
It’s never too late LOL! 8 Comics who were late bloomers Here is a list of comedians, ranging from stand-ups to writers, who didn’t make it until they were well into their thirties or older. So why not get writing and the joke will soon be on us! Ricky...Glorious gardening: The benefits of having ‘green fingers’ over 50
Glorious gardening: The benefits of having ‘green fingers’ over 50 For older adults, staying active and finding fulfilling hobbies to pass the time are important and beneficial to their physical and mental health. After all, no one wants to spend their...Ourplace News
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