Retirees in France worst hit by mutuelle fee rises Rates for individual policies have risen 25% in the past three years - try these tips to cut costs
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
Long life: Which areas of France are set to have many centenarians and why? Overseas departments fare the best but some areas in mainland France and Corsica also rank highly
news How do new French life expectancy stats compare with US and UK? We also look at other data in the new official population report
People in France living longer in good health - and for longer than in UK and US New official data also shows a rise in the number of years of good health before disability begins to affect quality of life
More than 31,000 in 2024: Spectacular rise in centenarians in France Women in particular are living longer, a new report shows
Video: Frenchwoman and world’s oldest pianist to release her 7th album Colette Maze still practises for four to five hours a day and has been playing piano for over a century
First stereotype busting event for older people being held in Paris The aim of the event to give a voice to retirees
Six pieces of advice if you plan to grow old in France Having difficult conversations early is key to ageing happily abroad says columnist Cynthia Spillman
French benefit explainer: Apa, help to stay independent in older age The personalised autonomy allowance can help older people continue to live in their own home or be used to fund care home costs
Older drivers in France will not have to sit medical, says minister France is opposed to a ‘licence expiry date’, he said but one accident victim has called his position ‘appalling’
French woman takes 101-year old grandmother on epic Spanish road trip We talk to Fiona Lauriol, who took her centenarian grandmother out of the nursing home in which she was deteriorating to go on an unforgettable road trip through Spain in a camper van
France ‘lagging behind’ in age-proofing homes as aid scheme announced France has unveiled plans for a new aid scheme to help people adapt their homes for old age, and associations say it is long overdue
Care homes in France: Is living with a host family an alternative? Family hosting, known as accueil familial, is possible and can be an option for older or disabled people, although not if people require constant care
Technology drives me batty I agree with the debate in your October issue ( Should older drivers take a medical to keep motoring?).
French city has students living in elderly care homes Students in Montpellier are addressing the issue of elderly loneliness and benefitting from cheaper rent themselves in an exchange that is permitting young people to live in elderly care homes.
Volunteers help target older people’s loneliness If you are offered a flower on October 1, the UN International Day of Older Persons, it is likely to be from the charity Les Petits Frères des Pauvres who will be suggesting that you pass it on, with a smile and a few kind words, to an elderly person, who may be living alone and lonely.
Intermarché to open shop designed for older people French supermarket group Intermarché is planning to open a new concept store dedicated to older shoppers, initially in Normandy.
Clip-clop of hooves cheers up care home Horse is a regular visitor and staff see ‘extraordinary positive effect’ on residents
Richest live 13 years longer than poorest, says study A new study from statistics agency Insee has found that richer people have a greater life expectancy than their more disadvantaged counterparts, with men especially impacted.
French retirees ‘better off’ than peers, says report French retired people are much better off than many of their peers from other European nations, according to a new report from French economic development agency OCDE.
Diabetes increase in France due to obesity, says study Rates of diabetes in France are said to be rising due to increasing levels of obesity and excess weight, according to a national study from Public Health France ( Santé Publique France ).
France’s much-loved ‘oldest person’ dies aged 114 Honorine Rondello, who was considered to be ‘France’s oldest woman' and 'oldest person overall' has died this week at the age of 114.
This Sunday, give a flower to an elderly person If you know an older person living near you who might appreciate a kind gesture and some company, a national event this Sunday could help.
Do I have to claim exemption from the taxe foncière? Can you please explain how older people may qualify for an exemption from the taxe foncière? Is it automatic or do I have to claim it? I am 75 but last winter I had to pay tax of more than €1,000. S.G.
