elderly

80-year-old man brings wife breakfast in nursing home every day

We all want to grow old with the person we love, but this can become a little difficult for those suffering with age-related illnesses – more so if your loved one is slowly losing their ...

92-year-old man wants to hold wife’s hand final time before dying

A tear-jerking photo of an elderly Chinese couple, who were married for almost seven decades, holding hands while both in the intensive care unit before dying has gone viral, touching millions of people across the ...

Michael Caine makes startling confession – death “could be around the corner”

Renowned actor Sir Michael Caine – known to many as a cinema legend – has graced the silver screen in a staggering 160 films throughout his illustrious career. Most recently, he’s made another appearance in ...

104-year-old woman breaks world record for oldest person to skydive

The thought of jumping out of a plane with nothing but a parachute to save me is one of the more daunting things I can think of… But for this centenarian, it’s a piece of ...

Clever grandma tricks scammer who tried to swindle her out of $8,000: ‘I usually hang up’

A 73-year-old grandmother from Long Island, New York decided she wanted to have a little fun with someone who takes advantage of unsuspecting victims. So she played along with his phony business, and then surprised ...

Real-life Lassie saves blind, elderly owner from freezing by leading sheriffs to scene

We all remember Lassie, the classic show about a collie who would always save the day. A typical story would involve Lassie alerting a neighbor about “Timmy stuck in a well.” But it’s not just ...

FedEx driver refuses to help 89-year-old man who had fallen in front of home

Most people who see another person in need will lend a helping hand, though nowadays some may be a little cautious due to COVID-19. However, one Texas family never expected someone who came across their ...

Kids are sending greeting cards to nursing home residents to help them through the coronavirus

The coronavirus pandemic has made an impact on everyone, forcing all of us to take precautions and make changes to our daily lives. But no one is affected more than the elderly. Not only are ...

”My assisted living is on lockdown so he comes every day to see his dad and they talk through the phone, sweetest thing ever ?”

The rapid spread of the coronavirus affects people all over the world,not least in the US. Several cities and states are going into lock-down and – which makes everyday life a challenge. Right now, the ...

82-year-old attacks intruder with a table: ‘I’m old but…I’m tough’

We’ve all heard those distressing stories where the elderly are taken advantage of but in this case the tables were turned, proving that old doesn’t have to mean weak. One intruder in New York, who ...