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  • Wednesday 16 May 2012,By Holly Thomas

    Too few people have set money aside for care needs

    Just one in five people planning to retire this year have made financial provision for ill-health in retirement, new research shows. Read On
  • Friday 11 May 2012,By Duncan McLaren

    A pair of Levi 501s

    Author Duncan McLaren documents his relationship with his mother, Mabel, who is now in a care home, in this tender and compelling online diary Read On
  • Wednesday 9 May 2012,By Dr Ros Altmann

    Will social care be given the priority it deserves?

    The Queen's Speech promised a bill for adult social care and I sincerely hope that the needs of our ageing population take a higher priority for this government. This is one subject that can unite us all and gain cross party support, writes Saga director-general Dr Ros Altmann. Read On
  • Tuesday 8 May 2012,By PA reporter

    Saga endorses calls for urgent social care reform

    Saga has joined calls urging David Cameron to show "vision" and "courage" by acting immediately to secure lasting reforms of the social care system. Read On
  • Friday 27 April 2012,By Duncan McLaren

    Diamonds

    Author Duncan McLaren documents his relationship with his mother, Mabel, who is now in a care home, in this tender and compelling online diary Read On
  • Friday 13 April 2012,By Duncan McLaren

    Visiting Mabel: the 50th blog

    Author Duncan McLaren documents his relationship with his mother, Mabel, who is now in a care home, in this tender and compelling online diary Read On
  • Friday 30 March 2012,By Duncan McLaren

    The physio appointment

    Duncan and Mabel take Ian to see a physiotherapist Read On
  • Tuesday 27 March 2012,By Chris McLaughlin

    Dementia: research funding doubled

    Increased spending on research, earlier diagnosis and better support for patients and carers in Government programme Read On
  • Friday 16 March 2012,By Duncan McLaren

    An appetite for life?

    Author Duncan McLaren documents his relationship with his mother, Mabel, who is now in a care home, in this tender and compelling online diary Read On
  • Tuesday 6 March 2012,By Dr Ros Altmann

    Care reform can't wait

    With an ageing population and a patently unfair system already in crisis, MPs must act now, says Saga Director-General Dr Ros Altmann. Read On

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