# older people (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 5 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover older people. Page: Feed: --- ## [A budget-friendly pumpkin stew that's perfect for meal prep](https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-22/tagine-style-roasted-pumpkin-and-tamarind-stew/107059350) _2026-08-22 · Ismat Awan · Lifestyle_ Pumpkin, onion and tomato are the only fresh ingredients you need to make this deeply satisfying meal. ## [Can cement plants actually remove CO2 from the atmosphere?](https://lloydalter.substack.com/p/can-cement-plants-actually-remove) _2026-08-21 · Lloyd Alter · Carbon Upfront!_ How much money and time do you have? ## [Mobile phones are 'Trojan horses' for germs. Here's how to clean them](https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-21/the-thousands-of-germs-found-on-mobile-phones/107045118) _2026-08-21 · Kellie Scott · Lifestyle_ Mobile phones behave like "biological magnets", with thousands of micro-organisms living on their surface, experts say. Here's how to keep them clean. ## [New report sets out alternative path for future energy mix](https://www.endfuelpoverty.org.uk/new-report-sets-out-alternative-path-for-future-energy-mix/) _2026-08-20 · Simon Francis · End Fuel Poverty Coalition_ A new report from the think tank Onward, commissioned by the Conservatives, argues that stepping back from the current net zero approach and building more gas and nuclear power stations could save households money. However, the figures reported in media headlines inflate the reality in the report. The £540 headline saving quoted is an economy-wide … Continue reading "New report sets out… ## [The Heat Warning Assumes Someone Is Coming](https://janebarratt.substack.com/p/the-heat-warning-assumes-someone) _2026-08-19 · Jane Barratt · Dr Jane Barratt - The Arc of Ageing_ What France learned after 2003, and what an ageing world still has not built for extreme heat ## [Falls kill more people than guns or cars, but we can reduce the risk.](https://lloydalter.substack.com/p/falls-kill-more-people-than-guns-ba9) _2026-08-19 · Lloyd Alter · Carbon Upfront!_ A new study shows that a bit of leg and hand strength goes a long way toward reducing the risk and the danger from falls. ## [Further energy price rises on the way driven by cost of gas](https://www.endfuelpoverty.org.uk/further-energy-price-rises-on-the-way-driven-by-cost-of-gas/) _2026-08-19 · Simon Francis · End Fuel Poverty Coalition_ The latest projections from Cornwall Insight show that gas unit rates are set to rise from 6.29p per kWh last winter to around 7.9p from 1 October, up around 26% year on year and the highest level since early 2023. Electricity unit rates are being held roughly stable, helped by the Government cutting VAT on … Continue reading "Further energy price rises on the way driven by cost of gas" The post… ## [Divide between energy savers and energy strugglers revealed](https://www.endfuelpoverty.org.uk/divide-between-energy-savers-and-energy-strugglers-revealed/) _2026-08-19 · End Fuel Poverty Coalition · End Fuel Poverty Coalition_ New figures have revealed a nationwide split in how households have responded to rising energy costs, as Ofgem officially lowers its estimate of how much energy a ‘typical’ household now uses. Since 2023, 36% of the public have taken energy efficiency measures and have not had to cut back on energy usage because of higher … Continue reading "Divide between energy savers and energy strugglers… ## ['Marketing shame': What experts think about whole-body deodorants](https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-19/what-are-whole-body-deodorants-for-sweat/107049218) _2026-08-18 · Amy Sheehan · Lifestyle_ Experts say the products are a "new trend" being advertised at supermarkets and on social media. ## [The taboo experience of motherhood regret](https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-18/the-taboo-experience-of-motherhood-regret/107004982) _2026-08-18 · Kellie Scott, Elsa Silberstein, and Sarah Mashman · Lifestyle_ Many parents have moments where they miss their life pre-kids. But what's it like when that feeling isn't fleeting? And how does it feel to carry something, that if said out loud, comes at a significant social cost? ## [Realtime AI Arbitrage Terminal (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/eSuAMS9CNcs4) _2026-08-18 · **Sponsored**_ Realtime auto-trading across exchanges with scored setups, backtesting, and risk controls. ## [How to clear a big credit card debt](https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-18/how-to-pay-off-a-credit-card-debt/107004086) _2026-08-17 · Tegan Osborne · Lifestyle_ As the cost of living continues to rise, what steps can you take if your credit card is starting to feel like a problem? ## [Quelle surprise: Court says Doug Ford can rip out Toronto bike lanes](https://lloydalter.substack.com/p/quelle-surprise-court-says-doug-ford) _2026-08-17 · Lloyd Alter · Carbon Upfront!_ I expected this. I did not expect what the justice said next, sounding like a car-brained jerk with a serious bias. ## [Four delicious and easy noodle dishes to mix up your weeknights](https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-17/four-delicious-and-easy-noodle-recipes/107027744) _2026-08-17 · Jo Joyce · Lifestyle_ Noodles are a budget-friendly, filling and versatile base for meals. We've got four easy recipes that make the most of them, to add to your weeknight rotation. ## [The five-year retirement plan that isn't about money](https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-17/advice-early-planning-for-retirement/106997838) _2026-08-16 · Amy Sheehan · Lifestyle_ Most of us have considered the financial side of retirement, but there are other aspects that are important and should start sooner than you might think. ## [Astrid and Andrew are each other's biggest critics. It's what fuels their love](https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-16/astrid-lorange-andrew-brooks-writing-own-love-story/107039766) _2026-08-16 · Lifestyle_ For many of us, making love work requires balancing work and life. For Astrid Lorange and Andrew Brooks their love, life and work are inextricably intertwined. ## [It's not a data centre; it's a "digital refinery" turning natural gas into intelligence](https://lloydalter.substack.com/p/its-not-a-data-centre-its-a-digital) _2026-08-14 · Lloyd Alter · Carbon Upfront!_ I don't know who Alberta hired to do their marketing of data centres, but it's the greatest campaign since Bob Hope's "now you're cooking with gas." They deserve a prize. ## [War windfalls for energy elite as bills set to rise further](https://www.endfuelpoverty.org.uk/war-windfalls-for-energy-elite-as-bills-set-to-rise-further/) _2026-08-14 · End Fuel Poverty Coalition · End Fuel Poverty Coalition_ The oil and gas war windfall continues to grow as total UK profits posted by a handful of energy firms in 2026 exceed £6 billion. As the cost of gas is likely to increase again in the next Ofgem price cap announcement due later in August, the profits generated in the UK by these energy … Continue reading "War windfalls for energy elite as bills set to rise further" The post War windfalls for… ## [On Simplicity (which actually is the absence of complexity)](https://lloydalter.substack.com/p/on-simplicity-which-actually-is-the) _2026-08-12 · Lloyd Alter · Carbon Upfront!_ Simplicity is all about using less stuff and using it as efficiently as possible. It has nothing to do with appearance. ## [When Lifespan Outruns Health Span](https://janebarratt.substack.com/p/when-lifespan-outruns-health-span) _2026-08-12 · Jane Barratt · Dr Jane Barratt - The Arc of Ageing_ Why prevention cannot wait ## [COBRA meeting called as heatwaves continue to cause deaths](https://www.endfuelpoverty.org.uk/cobra-meeting-called-as-heatwaves-continue-to-cause-deaths/) _2026-08-12 · Simon Francis · End Fuel Poverty Coalition_ The Prime Minister will chair a meeting of the Government’s emergency Cobra committee in response to extreme heat, which has caused widespread wildfires and pushed many parts of the country into drought. The Met Office has warned the UK is on course for its hottest summer on record. The UK Health Security Agency estimates there … Continue reading "COBRA meeting called as heatwaves continue to… ## [Earn crypto from idle GPUs (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/2C7hopNjGU30) _2026-08-12 · **Sponsored**_ Run one CLI command, connect your GPU, and start receiving crypto payouts. ## [Sweet vermicelli pudding with apricot compote](https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-11/sweet-vermicelli-pudding/106916918) _2026-08-10 · Annabel Crabb · Lifestyle_ Traditionally eaten in the morning in Eid, this Pakistani dish also makes an utterly delicious dessert. ## [Report finds health service paying the price of broken energy market](https://www.endfuelpoverty.org.uk/report-finds-health-service-paying-the-price-of-broken-energy-market/) _2026-08-10 · Simon Francis · End Fuel Poverty Coalition_ A new report from the Health Action Research Group, alongside the latest official mortality data, shows why fuel poverty is no longer just an issue in winter. The UK Health Security Agency estimates there were 2,877 heat-associated deaths across two hot weather periods in May and June 2026, almost double the figure for the whole … Continue reading "Report finds health service paying the price of… ## [More than 100,000 older households in energy debt](https://www.endfuelpoverty.org.uk/more-than-100000-older-households-in-energy-debt/) _2026-08-08 · Simon Francis · End Fuel Poverty Coalition_ A version of this opinion piece was first published in the Express on 8 August 2026 Britain’s energy debt crisis has been laid bare. More than a million households have fallen behind on their bills, with single parents, disabled people and Black families among those hit hardest. But the figures reveal a quieter scandal too. … Continue reading "More than 100,000 older households in energy debt" The… ## [Canadian billionaire says older people shouldn't get to vote. It's not a new idea](https://lloydalter.substack.com/p/canadian-billionaire-says-older-people) _2026-08-07 · Lloyd Alter · Carbon Upfront!_ 10 years ago, I described "A modest proposal to put the power in the hands of the people who ultimately will have to pick up the cheque." ## [Energy Debt Relief Scheme moves forward](https://www.endfuelpoverty.org.uk/energy-debt-relief-scheme-moves-forward/) _2026-08-07 · Simon Francis · End Fuel Poverty Coalition_ Utility Week have reported that the Secondary Legislation needed to enable energy suppliers to use Warm Homes Discount eligibility data for implementation of the Energy Debt Relief Scheme has been laid in Parliament. If the process goes to plan, the powers could be confirmed as early as 2nd September. Households eligible for the Warm Home … Continue reading "Energy Debt Relief Scheme moves… ## [The kitchen is a story of technological, economic, and, above all, social change](https://lloydalter.substack.com/p/the-kitchen-is-a-story-of-technological) _2026-08-05 · Lloyd Alter · Carbon Upfront!_ A serialization of my book, The New Manual of the Dwelling ## [A Convention Is Only the Beginning](https://janebarratt.substack.com/p/what-nineteen-years-bought-them) _2026-08-05 · Jane Barratt · Dr Jane Barratt - The Arc of Ageing_ What nineteen years of disability rights advocacy reveal about making a UN convention on the rights of older people matter ## [Research reveals households worst hit by energy arrears](https://www.endfuelpoverty.org.uk/research-reveals-households-worst-hit-by-energy-arrears/) _2026-08-04 · End Fuel Poverty Coalition · End Fuel Poverty Coalition_ Single-parent families, disabled households and Black families are bearing the brunt of the country’s energy debt crisis, according to new analysis of the government’s own official household survey, and newer research suggests the pressure is still growing. The analysis, by Ana Castro and Jonathan Bradshaw at the University of York, draws on the Family Resources … Continue reading "Research… ## [The Canadian boycott of the USA shows that individual actions do make a difference](https://lloydalter.substack.com/p/the-canadian-boycott-of-the-usa-shows) _2026-08-03 · Lloyd Alter · Carbon Upfront!_ Now let's apply that energy and determination to dealing with the climate emergency. ## [Jargon Watch: Longevity Architecture](https://lloydalter.substack.com/p/jargon-watch-longevity-architecture) _2026-07-31 · Lloyd Alter · Carbon Upfront!_ It's the new term for healthy buildings, directed at boomer billionaires, but it is in for a fall. ## [Find it on Amazon (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/EcoKaKAYQ7ce) _2026-07-31 · **Sponsored**_ Open the Amazon product listing to see details and availability ## [Minimalism is not a style, it's a prescription](https://lloydalter.substack.com/p/minimalism-is-not-a-style-its-a-prescription) _2026-07-29 · Lloyd Alter · Carbon Upfront!_ It fights disease with design and was a weapon in the battle against tuberculosis. It's time to get serious about making our homes safe, healthy, and minimalist again. ## [What Privacy Would You Trade to be at Home?](https://janebarratt.substack.com/p/would-you-trade-privacy-to-stay-at) _2026-07-29 · Jane Barratt · Dr Jane Barratt - The Arc of Ageing_ The Home That Listens Back ## [An elegant study shows how bad gas stoves are for your kids' health](https://lloydalter.substack.com/p/an-elegant-study-shows-how-bad-gas) _2026-07-27 · Lloyd Alter · Carbon Upfront!_ Researchers replaced gas stoves with induction in homes with asthmatic children, and they got better fast. ## [The Longevity Market Has Discovered Ageing. Has It Discovered Older People?](https://janebarratt.substack.com/p/the-longevity-market-has-discovered) _2026-07-22 · Jane Barratt · Dr Jane Barratt - The Arc of Ageing_ Longevity has become a major industry. ## [Long-Term Care Needs Its Paris Moment](https://janebarratt.substack.com/p/long-term-care-needs-its-paris-moment) _2026-07-15 · Jane Barratt · Dr Jane Barratt - The Arc of Ageing_ Climate had Paris. Trade has the WTO. Who will step up for ageing and care? ## [What Three Half-Days Were Holding Together](https://janebarratt.substack.com/p/what-three-half-days-were-holding) _2026-07-08 · Jane Barratt · Dr Jane Barratt - The Arc of Ageing_ The hidden cost of closing adult day services ## [When Care Becomes a Claim](https://janebarratt.substack.com/p/when-care-becomes-a-claim) _2026-07-01 · Jane Barratt · Dr Jane Barratt - The Arc of Ageing_ Elder abuse is often recognised by its evidence. ## [Loneliness is a national challenge – we must give our young people a different future](https://tacklinglonelinesshub.org/loneliness-is-a-national-challenge-we-must-give-our-young-people-a-different-future/) _2026-06-29 · gaetano@neighbourlylab.com · Tacking Loneliness_ Stephanie Peacock (third from right) is the minister for sport, tourism, civil society and youth The post Loneliness is a national challenge – we must give our young people a different future appeared first on Tacking Loneliness . ## [The Scam Doesn’t Care How Old You Are](https://janebarratt.substack.com/p/the-scam-doesnt-care-how-old-you) _2026-06-24 · Jane Barratt · Dr Jane Barratt - The Arc of Ageing_ When trust becomes the target, no age group is safe. ## [You Can’t Wear a Suit and Call It Empathy](https://janebarratt.substack.com/p/you-cant-wear-a-suit-and-call-it) _2026-06-17 · Jane Barratt · Dr Jane Barratt - The Arc of Ageing_ Why ageing-simulation suits reveal more about our assumptions than about older people ## [The Belong Collective is back: helping organisations take action on youth loneliness](https://tacklinglonelinesshub.org/the-belong-collective-is-back-helping-organisations-take-action-on-youth-loneliness/) _2026-05-19 · Mei Yee Yau · Tacking Loneliness_ The Belong Collective has returned — bringing together professionals from across sectors to build skills, share learning, and take action on youth loneliness. Led by UK Youth in partnership with Youth Focus North East, and supported by the Astra Foundation, The Belong Collective is open to anyone working with young people who want to better understand loneliness and strengthen their practice.… ## [A Spotlight on Group Befriending and Social Connection](https://tacklinglonelinesshub.org/a-spotlight-on-group-befriending-and-social-connection/) _2026-03-31 · Cat Major - Befriending Networks · Tacking Loneliness_ Befriending Networks‘ Membership Development Manager, Nicola, explores how group befriending can offer exciting new experiences while also increasing the capacity of befriending projects. As we see a rise in waiting lists for 1:1 befriending services, it is becoming more and more important for some projects to take a different approach to befriending by introducing things \[…\] The post A Spotlight… ## [10 years on, carry Jo Cox’s legacy forward: Join the Great Get Together](https://tacklinglonelinesshub.org/10-years-on-carry-jo-coxs-legacy-forward-join-the-great-get-together/) _2026-03-31 · rebeccap · Tacking Loneliness_ As we approach ten years since Jo Cox MP was murdered, it’s a moment not only to remember her, but to reflect on the legacy she left behind – and the role we can all play in carrying it forward. It was Jo who set up the cross-party commission with 13 expert organisations – later \[…\] The post 10 years on, carry Jo Cox’s legacy forward: Join the Great Get Together appeared first on Tacking… ## [How Mentoring Helps Reduce Loneliness for Men](https://tacklinglonelinesshub.org/how-mentoring-helps-reduce-loneliness-for-men/) _2026-01-29 · TacklingUsr · Tacking Loneliness_ By Amaria-Rae Branche, Marketing and Comms Officer, TKN. with contributions from Damon and Richie, mentors Loneliness is unconsciously assumed to be something that only affects people later in life. In reality, it finds us at any age – from children finding their place in the world, to adults navigating busy lives that still leave them \[…\] The post How Mentoring Helps Reduce Loneliness for Men… ## [New Narratives: Loneliness, mental health, and the role of social connections](https://tacklinglonelinesshub.org/new-narratives-loneliness-mental-health-and-the-role-of-social-connections/) _2026-01-27 · TacklingUsr · Tacking Loneliness_ Blog by Andrew Wileman – The Salvation Army “My poverty of relationships is starting to do my head in!” was the startling line from a conversation recently that struck a chord with me. Relational poverty and a lack of meaningful social connection in someone’s life, if left unchecked, can lead to feelings of isolation, and \[…\] The post New Narratives: Loneliness, mental health, and the role of… ## [A Farewell and a Warm Welcome](https://tacklinglonelinesshub.org/a-farewell-and-a-warm-welcome/) _2025-11-25 · TacklingUsr · Tacking Loneliness_ By Aba Amihyia, Community Manager at The Tackling Loneliness Hub and Communications & Growth Strategist at Neighbourly Lab. This Friday will mark my last day as Community Manager for the Tackling Loneliness Hub and Communications Lead at Neighbourly Lab. Being part of a community so committed to building social connection and tackling loneliness, across so \[…\] The post A Farewell and a Warm… ## [New Narratives: Loneliness and the unpaid carer community](https://tacklinglonelinesshub.org/new-narratives-loneliness-and-the-unpaid-carer-community/) _2025-11-24 · TacklingUsr · Tacking Loneliness_ Through New Narratives, we’ll explore the multi-faceted nature of loneliness by sharing insights and stories from as many perspectives as possible, not only to help bridge the gap between isolation and connection but to also enrich our community’s understanding of loneliness. Our latest narrative has been written by Richard Gettings, former police officer and now \[…\] The post New Narratives:… ## [Reflections on Befriending Week: Keeping hearing loss in mind.](https://tacklinglonelinesshub.org/reflections-on-befriending-week-keeping-hearing-loss-in-mind/) _2025-11-17 · TacklingUsr · Tacking Loneliness_ By Dr Helen MacIntyre, Marnie Freeman and Rahaf Bash at Neighbourly Lab. After Befriending Week 2025 I wanted to highlight some ways in which befrienders and others working to address loneliness need to be keenly aware of hearing loss as a barrier to social connection. As Helen Keller famously pointed out ‘deafness separates people from \[…\] The post Reflections on Befriending Week: Keeping hearing… ## [New Narratives: The Structural Loneliness of Migrant Mothers](https://tacklinglonelinesshub.org/new-narratives-the-structural-loneliness-of-migrant-mothers/) _2025-11-06 · TacklingUsr · Tacking Loneliness_ Through New Narratives, we’ll explore the multi-faceted nature of loneliness by sharing insights and stories from as many perspectives as possible, not only to help bridge the gap between isolation and connection but to also enrich our community’s understanding of loneliness. Our latest narrative has been written By Silfana Nasri, a PhD candidate at the \[…\] The post New Narratives: The Structural…