FM asks Scots to make Christmas a cracker for elderly WAV

Almost 10,000 older people in Scotland are facing Christmas alone this Festive Season. And today, First Minister Alex Salmond called on all of us to make Scotland a great place where the elderly are included in all the celebrations. Speaking during a visit to Lifecare’s Dean Club service for over 65s in Edinburgh’s Stockbridge – where he helped Santa hand out Christmas gifts – the First Minister urged all Scots to take time to visit older relatives, pop next door to check on neighbours and even set another table space for a deserving friend to spread some festive cheer in the coming weeks.