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Henry Review Pension Age Debate Unpopular But Necessary, Say Seniors - Australia

Dec 11th 2008Drug InformationSeniors

Despite floating controversial ideas such as raising the Age Pension age, older Australians have welcomed the debate unfolding around the sustainability of the retirement income system. In a community consultation paper released today, the Future Tax System or Henry Review reveals raising the Age Pension age (65) is just one of the suggestions received in the first round of public submissions. Another is the proposal to increase the age at which superannuation can be accessed.

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Emergency Pendant Proves Its Worth - Aid Call Is A Real Support For Older People Living Independently, UK

Dec 2nd 2008Drug InformationSeniors

Those aged 80 years and over currently constitute for 4.5% of the total population¹ and many of these people are choosing to live in their own homes for longer. Yet, with the risk of falling at home increasing with age, families and friends will be looking for practical assistance that will enable older relatives to live independently. Personal alarms can become a supportive friend, offering assistance at the touch of a button.

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Government Must Act To End Winter Death Scandal Amongst Pensioners, UK

Dec 2nd 2008Drug InformationSeniors

Britain’s biggest older people’s organisation, the National Pensioners Convention (NPC), has called on the government to take immediate action to tackle the rising number of winter deaths amongst the country’s elderly.

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