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Invicta & This Morning team up to tackle stigma of care for older people

Over 65s now make up a sixth of the population in the UK but a recent survey by Invicta Telecare of 2,000 adults over the age 65 suggests that many feel €œheld back by ageism and don’t think about their future needs€.

Over 65s now make up a sixth of the population in the UK but a recent survey by Invicta Telecare of 2,000 adults over the age 65 suggests that many feel “held back by ageism and don’t think about their future needs”. As few as 6% think of themselves as old, and 63% do not define themselves as such because “it is just a mindset”. However, despite their positive attitudes, there are problems. 62% believe they might be seen as problem by society, and 21% feel others will view them as a burden on their family and friends. Almost half

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