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 French benefit explainer: Apa, help to stay independent in older age Older drivers in France will not have to sit medical, says minister
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
All Covid vaccines now open to over-60s in France: Your FAQs You cannot choose which vaccination you receive but you can choose where you book an appointment, which determines the vaccine used
Ehic loss: Older British visitors would be hardest hit Older British people with health problems may face major difficulties obtaining cover for visits to France, including to second homes, after the end of the transition period from January 1.
French tax advice: can over 65s get money off tax bills? In the July small business and tax advice column, a reader's question on money off tax bills for over 65s is answered.
Technology drives me batty I agree with the debate in your October issue ( Should older drivers take a medical to keep motoring?).
New report: Life expectancy growing in France Life expectancy in France is growing but “traditional” nuclear families are becoming less common, according to a new report by national statistics bureau Insee.
Study: French people taking retirement later and later French people are taking retirement at an increasingly older age, a new study has found, with the average age now approaching 63, a rise of two months compared to the the previous year.
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’s licence, in contrast to some other Europe countries, it has been confirmed. Ranking: Best 50 best towns in France to retire to France to remove one bank holiday to fund elderly care French city has students living 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 Clip-clop of hooves cheers up care home Richest live 13 years longer than poorest, says study French retirees ‘better off’ than peers, says report Diabetes increase in France due to obesity, says study
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.