Our Readers Say Call for increase in dementia research
By Rebecca Wood - 10/03/2010
In December, we led Mature Times 
with criticism of reduced Government spending on Alzheimer’s research. In January, the Government replied to those comments. Here, Rebecca Wood, Chief Executive of Alzheimer’s Research Trust, explains why - while welcoming some Government initiatives - she still feels the issue is not receiving the priority it deserves.
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How friendly is 'family friendly taxation'?
I read David Cameron's bugle call for "family friendly" taxation with interest.
Like many of our generation, I am a married retired pensioner/taxpayer.
My wife is below retirement age and has no income (or eligibilty to State benefits, due to our marriage). She will be entitled to a full State pension in due course.
In taxation and benefits law, the marital state does not exist. I have to claim for her as a "dependant". which enhances my State pension by some £50 a week - I add this note in case anyone in similar circumstances is unaware of this possibility. (It's actually only £35 a week, thanks to the 30% effective Mariginal age tax rate).
It's Valentine's Day......rumour has it!
"Excitement abounds. St. Valentine’s Day approaches. Who will receive cards? Expectation around the office is high. Egos are in overdrive." MT reader John Elliot takes a wry look at Valentine's Day
Why can't politicians be honest about pension freeze?
Last month, Mature Times revealed that the 2.5% rise in State Pension was not to be applied to all elements of pensions. "Underhand and shabby" was how the NPC described it. Here are some of your views.
Chris Evans... what on earth was the BBC thinking?
What's happened to our breakfast time radio? asks one MT Online reader. So what do YOU think of Terry Wogan's replacement?
Do you remember the Canadian veterans?
Two authors are appealing for help with a book they are writing
about the Canadian Service personnel stationed in Worthing and West
Sussex England during World War Two.
You're never too old for love
There are almost 16 million single people in this country. Many of them are 50+ - perhaps persuaded that its 'too late' for them. Nonsense! says relationship and sex therapist Jean Hateley, who looks at the best (and safest) ways to find the man, or woman, of your dreams.
Council tax farce
Enfield Borough Over 50s Forum's Monty Meth sets out the case for Council Tax reform
This year's 'Darwin Awards' - how stupid can you get?
Yes, it's that magical time of year again when the Darwin Awards are bestowed, honouring the least evolved among us.
Which party has pensioners' best interests at heart?
In the January Mature Times, editor Tony Watts asked readers whether the Government was doing its level best for pensioners in a very difficult economic situation, or should they be doing more? And would the other political parties really do any better if they were in power? We would like YOUR reponses.
Time to stand up against ‘dishonest MPs’
Grahame Leon-Smith argues that we cannot leave it to the main political parties to sort out the expenses scandal
Stop stereotyping us!
Fed up with the way that older people are portrayed in the media? Lynn Strother, Director of Greater London Forum for Older People is, and here she sets out why the issue needs to be addressed if society is to respect and celebrate seniors, rather than undervalue, stereotype and patronise them.
Grey Manifesto would rob our children and grandchildren
"I'm 63 and my wife is 60 and neither of us are in work now so you might expect me to support the 'Grey Manifesto' shopping list. I don't and I guess that will make me in an unpopular minority of even maybe one of the readers in your newspaper!" MT Readers give their views on the 'Grey Manifesto'.
Do YOU remember Wee Willy Harris?
The musicians you remember say a lot about your age as well as your taste. So do you remember Wee Willie Harris?
See the world for nothing!
Where else can you get to see the world for nothing? Peter Holme tells us about his time in the RAF.
