Most older people continue to live in own homes, new stats show New figures reveal trends on the growing number of older people and their living situations
French 'village' alternative for retirees who do not want nursing home The furnished homes in Dordogne are purpose-built and the site comes with a range of facilities. There are plans to open other such sites soon
news US veteran, 100, to marry in Normandy on 80th commemoration of D-Day The man, who participated in the 1944 landings, says 鈥榩ositivity and love鈥� are the secrets to his longevity
Runner breaks new record in Normandy - at age 82 The athlete ran at an incredible 18 km/h per hour, breaking both the Normandy and French records
Where are the best places to grow old in France? Is your region on the list? The south-west did particularly well in the ranking
Older drivers in France will not have to sit medical, says minister France is opposed to a 鈥榣icence expiry date鈥�, he said but one accident victim has called his position 鈥榓ppalling鈥�
Is an English 鈥楲asting Power of Attorney鈥� valid in France? LPAs are put in place by many wishing to ensure that their financial and or health affairs are protected should their circumstances change
Older drivers must pass medical tests to stay on French roads, says MP Bruno Millienne wants people over 75 to have check-ups every five years to prove they are fit to keep driving
Why I am in favour of tighter licence controls for drivers in France A reader gives feedback on how the UK and France鈥檚 driving licence controls differ
Should older drivers in France be required to take a medical test? The long-running debate has been relaunched by campaigner and tennis Paralympian Pauline D茅roul猫de, who lost her leg in 2018 after an accident caused by a 92-year-old
Drivers aged 65 and over offered free refresher courses in east France The courses, which feature lessons designed for older people 鈥� such as how common medications can affect concentration 鈥� come after a rise in accidents among over-65s
French health authority backs second booster dose for over 65s at risk An extra Covid vaccine shot is already being offered to over 80s
France launches plan to protect elderly from dangerous falls The aim is to reduce the risk, adapt homes, offer assistance and boost preventative physical activity. More than 10,000 elderly people die in France each year due to falls
75% of people polled back medical exam for senior drivers in France Survey shows that the idea is popular even among the target group of over-65s, with 58% of this demographic supporting the proposal
Covid France: Calls for AstraZeneca vaccines for over 65s Seven million people aged 65 and over could become eligible for the AstraZeneca vaccine, as results from a new study lead to calls for changes in regulation
Covid France: Doctors oppose targeted lockdown for elderly Leading medical experts have suggested older people be required to self-isolate instead of imposing a national lockdown on the young, but doctors say this is cruel
Expert says France must use RNA Covid vaccines for elderly As the AstraZeneca vaccine is approved in France 鈥� except for over 65s 鈥� the vice-president of a medical society calls for Pfizer and Moderna vaccines to be reserved for over 75s
Vaccinations to begin for over 75s in France: How-to guide As the prime minister confirms that vaccines for over 75 will begin on January 18, we explain the process step-by-step
Covid France: 60% of new cases now being detected A new ministerial study has found that almost 60% of new cases in France are now being picked up, up from 12% in July
French charity gifts desserts to elderly alone at Christmas Members of the public can buy festive treats in participating bakeries and online to gift to elderly people celebrating alone this year
Christmas: Grandparents should eat alone says French doctor A leading French hospital professor has given strict advice for keeping family members safe over the festive season, as figures show the brutal effects of Covid-19 on over 75s in France
La Poste staff will check up on your relatives Veiller sur mes parents scheme means post staff will make between one to six visits a week to vulnerable people while on their rounds
France dismisses idea of extra Covid lockdown for elderly Officials deny rumours of targeted isolation plans, but suggest debate on introducing checks to ensure people with Covid are staying at home
French neurologist hopeful on early Alzheimer鈥檚 diagnosis A prominent French neurology professor has suggested that a network of 鈥渕emory centres鈥�, and a new smartphone app, could help with ongoing 鈥渉opeful鈥� research into early diagnosis of Alzheimer鈥檚 disease.
French woman, 100, on hunger strike for right to die A 100-year-old French woman from northeast France is on a hunger strike to fight for her right to die, in the hope that her actions may also help others to 鈥渄ie with dignity鈥�.
鈥楩rance legalises Covid-19 euthanasia鈥� rumour debunked Rumours that the French government had issued a decree allowing doctors to euthanise elderly Covid-19 patients using a powerful sedative are false, medical experts have confirmed.
French post staff will check on relatives - for free Anyone who would like their French postman/woman to check up on their well-being during the Covid-19 confinement period can now ask for this service free of charge.
New report: Life expectancy growing in France Life expectancy in France is growing but 鈥渢raditional鈥� nuclear families are becoming less common, according to a new report by national statistics bureau Insee.
French nun refused retirement home space due to habit A Catholic nun in France has been stopped from taking up her place in a retirement home after she refused to stop wearing her religious habit as a condition for living there.
Fostering alternative to care homes for elderly Fostering costs 30% less on average than a retirement home
French elderly care home residents surf in Channel An elderly care home in Brittany is encouraging residents to remain active in old age, by offering 鈥渟urf therapy鈥� lessons in the waves of the English Channel.
French rail firm SNCF criticised for platform policy French rail firm SNCF has been criticised after users condemned its new policy of allowing only ticket holders to access platforms, meaning friends and family can no longer help passengers.
Elderly man finds 'mystery woman' from Paris bus An 86-year-old man who met a mystery elderly woman on a Paris bus, but 鈥渇ell under her charm鈥� and forgot to ask for her details, has successfully found her again.
France prepares as new heatwave alert hits Towns and cities across France have enacted strict measures in preparation for this week鈥檚 heatwave, as forecaster M茅t茅o France places 59 departments on orange alert for today (Tuesday July 23).
Theft in home scams by fake police on rise in France THEFT scams by criminals posing as police officers and plumbers are on the rise in France, police have warned, with elderly people especially at risk.
France rules out health checks on older drivers Drivers over the age of 75 in France will not be required to have a medical exam in order to keep their driver鈥檚 licence, in contrast to some other Europe countries, it has been confirmed.
Heatwave advice: France reacts to 45掳C red alert Four departments are on red heatwave alert in France today (June 28) for the first time ever, with up to 45掳C expected - as heat records are broken, schools close, and travel is postponed due to heat.
Posties will keep an eye on older people Families can be reassured their elderly parents are in good health with a new service from La Poste where staff will call in regularly for a chat to check that everything is well.
French woman denied vote because she 鈥榳as dead鈥� A French woman from the Lot-et-Garonne (Nouvelle-Aquitaine) who tried to vote in person in the recent European elections was told she could not do so, because records showed she had died.
Helping all to feel included New English-speaking members are being welcomed by an association that helps lonely elderly people and works to improve the environment.
'Forgotten' French retirees march for buying power Thousands of retired people in France have marched in Paris to call for government measures to boost their buying power, claiming they have been 鈥渇orgotten鈥� despite their living costs 鈥渃ontinuing to rise鈥�.
Father calls again for older driver medicals An angry father has demanded a government rethink on medical tests for older drivers after his daughter lost a leg in an accident with a 92-year-old.
Six accused of tricking elderly victims in jewel theft Six people have been questioned as part of an enquiry into over fifty thefts of jewellery, by "gang members" disguised as utilities workers, who tricked elderly victims into handing over their belongings.
鈥楤lue Week鈥� aims to reduce loneliness among elderly The annual 鈥淏lue Week鈥� (鈥� Semaine Bleue 鈥�), taking place this week, includes seven days of activities aiming to raise awareness of the isolation suffered by many elderly people in France.
Insurance-linked 鈥榮ales鈥� can revive viager Win-win property sale gives a result for property owner and buyer
