Help the Aged
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Help the Aged is a United Kingdom based charity, established in 1961 to address issues effecting older people. As of 2002, it employs over 1,800 people and has an income of £75 million/year.
Among the many issues tackled by Help the Aged are:
- Age discrimination, particularly in healthcare and employment.
- Poverty among the elderly.
- Representation of the elderly in political and social areas.
- Standards and levels of care in nursing homes and sheltered housing.
- Research into medical conditions such as dementia and incontinence.
The charity maintains over 350 high-street charity shops, with income also coming from legacies, fundraising events and partnerships with corporate and governmental organisations.
H.R.H. The Prince of Wales is the patron of Help the Aged.
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External links
- The Help the Aged web site (http://www.helptheaged.org.uk/)
