Swiss doctors urge COVID vulnerable to declare end-of-life wishes in advance
Swiss doctors have urged those vulnerable to COVID-19 complications to record their wishes for end-of-life…
Germany eyes antigen tests to keep elderly safe from virus
As Europe tries to break a surge in coronavirus infections, Germany is counting on a…
Report says that Oxford COVID-19 vaccine trials produce robust immune response in elderly
The COVID-19 vaccine being developed by the University of Oxford and AstraZeneca Plc produces a…
Further strengthening of the contingency plans for residential homes for older persons
In view of the Covid-19 scenario, the Social Care Standards Authority and Active Ageing and…
New protocols in place at old people’s homes to try and contain the rapid infection rate of COVID-19
New protocols have been put into place at old people’s homes in order to try…
Issuance of 62+ Malta Government Savings Bond – July 2020
As announced by the Minister for Finance and Financial Services on 30th June 2020, the Accountant…
Measures which will enable relatives to see the elderly residing in residential homes
After consulting with all parties concerned, relatives can now see the elderly residing in residential…
Telecare service installation available for free
Connected Care, the provider of the Telecare service, has been offering elderly and vulnerable customers…
Sweden’s chief scientist admits lessons have been learned over no-lockdown policy
Sweden’s decision to avoid a strict lockdown like its European neighbours drew global attention and…
Bus 75+ free public transport for persons aged 75 and over – more than 19,000 persons expected to benefit
Minister for Transport, Infrastructure and Capital Projects Ian Borg and Parliamentary Secretary for Persons with…