Elderly being ‘softened up’ for cuts: Campaigner

Campaigners for the elderly have voiced concerns that older people have been “softened up” to take a hit in the budget.

“They are certainly being softened up for a hit,” said Older and Bolder director Patricia Conboy yesterday. “There is no doubt about that.”

She said it was a myth that older people had escaped unscathed from the economic crisis.