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Elderly people over the age of 95 are likely to rebel to maintain a level of autonomy, a University of York study has found. This includes refusing meds, directing carers and choosing bedtime.

U3a members can see a special quilt celebrating the movements 40th Anniversary at its new temporary home at the Witney Blanket Hall.

A mum has told how she launched an educational group in a bid to learn a new language so she could keep doing the activity she loves.

Ten thousand native trees are to be planted in the stunning Brecon Beacons National Park this year to mark four decades of u3a - the charity that enables members to learn new things, laugh with friends and live life to the full.

A study of 2,000 adults found those in their seventh decade feel most ignored when clothes shopping, going for a meal or having a drink at a bar.

A study of 2,000 adults found those in their seventh decade feel most ignored when clothes shopping, going for a meal or having a drink at a bar.

Ahead of The BRIT Awards ceremony tomorrow evening (Tuesday), a poll has shown many people think you can be ‘too old’ to listen to modern artists.

Older adults are more willing to make a physical effort to help others than younger adults, a new study reveals. UK researchers conducted experiments focused on peoples willingness to exert physical effort to benefit people on the other side of the age barrier.   They found adults aged between 55 and 85 were more likely to to go the extra yard than adults between the ages of 18 and 36.  The study claims to be the first to show how effortful prosocial behaviour – intended to benefit oth...