Israeli healthcare group says coronavirus infections have plunged among vaccinated over-60s

An Israeli healthcare group on Friday said coronavirus infections had plunged among people aged over 60 who had been vaccinated.  Israel is currently leading the global vaccination drive, with around 30 per cent of its citizens having had at least a single dose of a jab so far. But concern had risen globally over infection, … Read more

Covid England: Over-60s’ hospital mortality rate 13 times higher

Almost 13 times more over-60s have died from coronavirus in England’s hospitals compared to those in younger age groups, official figures reveal. NHS England data shows 56,000 Covid deaths were recorded in over-60s by January 14 — but only 4,500 in the under-60s. The stark figures underline how the disease preys on the elderly, while … Read more

Almost 13 TIMES more over-60s have died from Covid in England’s hospitals

Almost 13 times more over-60s have died from coronavirus in England’s hospitals compared to those in younger age groups, official figures reveal. NHS England data shows 56,000 Covid deaths were recorded in over-60s by January 14 — but only 4,500 in the under-60s. The stark figures underline how the disease preys on the elderly, while … Read more

How a THIRD of local authorities in England saw a spike in Covid cases in over-60s

Nearly a third of areas in England recorded a spike in coronavirus cases among over-60s during the last week of lockdown, official figures show.  A total of 101 out of 315 local authorities saw Covid infections rise in over-60s rise in the week ending December 1, according to the most recent Public Health England data. Number … Read more

Brisk walk or bike ride for 30 minutes a day can stave off dementia in over-60s

Brisk walk or bike ride for 30 minutes three times a week can stave off dementia in over-60s even after their memory begins to fade Over 60s with memory loss that exercised for a year had improved recollection Researchers said this was due to increased blood flow to two areas of the brain UK Alzheimer’s … Read more

Coronavirus total isolation ‘shielding’ should be extended to over-60s, experts warn

Coronavirus total isolation should be extended to over-60s as well as over-70s, experts warn Scientists found people in their 60s also at high risk from the novel coronavirus Professor Majeed said over 60s should be ‘particularly stringent’ with measures   Government guidance suggests those aged over 70 should be more careful  Guidance also applies to those … Read more

Over-60s cope best with life in lockdown with COVID-19 stress highest amongst adults aged 30 to 59 

Over-60s cope best with life in lockdown with stress relating to catching COVID-19 currently highest amongst adults aged 30 to 59, study suggests By Ian Randall For Mailonline Published: 12:03 BST, 9 April 2020 | Updated: 12:13 BST, 9 April 2020 Over-60s are coping best with life in lockdown, with stress relating to catching COVID-19 … Read more

Health chiefs urge over-60s to avoid crowds as coronavirus panic spreads

Everyone aged over 60 is being advised to avoid crowded areas including trains, buses and even supermarkets to prevent catching coronavirus. The drastic warning was issued by the World Health Organisation, which also urged people in this age group to skip routine appointments at doctors’ surgeries and hospitals. While infection is far more likely to … Read more

Chorley Building Society launches a new savings deal just for the over-60s paying £1.35%

Chorley Building Society launches a new savings deal just for the over-60s paying £1.35% By Sylvia Morris For The Daily Mail Published: 22:01 BST, 16 July 2019 | Updated: 09:18 BST, 17 July 2019 Chorley BS has launched a savings account that is available only to those aged 60 and over. Its top rate is … Read more