Do we live in an ageist society? Many old people in Britain complain of feeling invisible, and charities warn that this is harmful to both their physical and mental health.
One million to spend Christmas alone
Old and forgotten: UK society is, according to several charities, ignoring the needs of the elderly. Glossary
High Commissioner - A senior diplomatic representative in a Commonwealth country, where the diplomatic mission is called a high commission instead of an embassy.
Solitary - Lonesome; alone.
Cultures - The ideas, beliefs and traditions of a particular society or group of people.
Solitude - Being alone.
Ageism - Prejudice or discrimination on the grounds of a person's age.
CVs - Short for curriculum vitae, a Latin phrase meaning "course of life". A document setting out your education, skills and job history which you send to employers when you are looking for work.
NHS - The National Health Service, the publicly funded healthcare system in the UK. The NHS was founded in 1948.
Geared - Specifically made or arranged for something.
Invisibility - The state of being ignored or not taken into consideration. Literally, not being seen.