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New research from RIAS Insurance shows that people’s fears about finances are causing a significant shift in preferences and patterns of behaviour when buying a new car. The poll revealed that 32% of over 50s in the UK would choose their next car based on how many miles per gallon it does, indicating that the days are gone when make, model or even colour were enough to swing a deal – buying a car is now more about economics than aesthetics, with substance winning over style.
For the over 50s age group, the next most important feature is low emissions…
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NHS primary health care services are still letting older people down, even though they are the main adult users of the NHS, according to a new report out by Age Concern.
Many primary care health services like chiropody and basic foot care have been drastically cut over the years by Primary Care Trusts across the country as a way of slashing budgets to save money.
The report ‘Primary Concerns’ highlights the fact that older people use GP practice services more than younger adults; however nearly one in five 65-74 year olds are still experiencing difficulties in getting an appointment…
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On UK Older People’s Day new research reveals a rich variety of knowledge, culture and practical know how being passed down through families.
Family history, practical skills, stories and recipes top the list of hand-me-downs, with nearly three quarters (73%) of people saying this knowledge is more likely to be held by their grandparents’ generation rather than their own.
There’s an appetite to keep this knowledge alive with over three quarters (77%) of us worrying that it may die out.
For fixing, making, providing or entertaining from scratch, our older friends and relatives can be a great source of practical…
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According to the latest employee survey by BMRB, the Government’s initiative to encourage firms to employ the more mature worker could prove a challenge as over 50s are not as satisfied with their working lives as younger people.
The BMRB survey indicates that the over 50s have a lower satisfaction with their employer than younger people. Only 34 per cent of over 50s say that they are “very satisfied” or “extremely satisfied” with their employer, compared to 41 per cent of 30-49 year old employees and 52 per cent of the under 30s.
A further indication of their dissatisfaction…
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An independent survey by the British Market Research Bureau (BMRB) shows that buyers of fruit and veg are largely unaware of the environmental impact of buying imported foods, and that the majority of shoppers (61%) are unconcerned about which country their fruit and veg has come from.
The over 50s seem to be more environmentally savvy than their younger counterparts, with a greater understanding of seasonality and propensity to “buy British”. Only 29% of 25-34s are aware of the concept of food miles compared with 42% of over 50s. Only 32% of 25-34s regularly or always buy food…
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Miles per gallon is top draw for over 50s car buyers
