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Grandparents' Contribution Vital in an Increasingly Ageing Society

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In his recent speech, "Kinship and Family in an Ageing Society", the Rt Hon Iain Duncan Smith MP, Secretary for State and Pensions emphasised the vital contribution made by older people especially that of grandparents, many of whom are kinship carers.

Labour Appointment Exposes Need for a Minister of Older People

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Labour's appointment of a shadow Minister for Older People exposes the need for such a role in the coalition government.

New Financial Backing for Older Internet Entrepreneurs

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There is to be funding available to successful older entrepreneurs to enable them to launch internet projects for the benefit of older people in the community.

Years of Experience Creates a Wiser Brain in Older Age

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Older people's brains do not deteriorate with age as previously believe but rather are enhanced by the years of life experience and skills in effective use of the thinking process.