Older People's Day fails to impress

The day coincides with the UN International Day of Older Persons, and events take place across the country such as exercise classes, dances, craft fairs, skills workshops and sporting competitions. "Older people are at the forefront of British society today; we must harness the skills and experience of our older generations," urges pensions minister Steve Webb earnestly. Whilst encouraging recognition of the various talents of the elderly is commendable, perhaps encouraging better financial well-being among the elderly might be less tokenistic. "What is the government trying to ach...