An amazing 600,000 people were reported to have taken part in Veganuary this year, abstaining from meat, eggs and dairy throughout January. But for some people, continuing the lifestyle change throughout the year, or for the rest of their life, can be difficult once the challenge ends. V for Life (VfL), the UK charity committed to supporting vegans and vegetarians in later life, endeavours to help people maintain their beliefs and values for the rest of their days. Unfortunately, as evidence gathered by the charity shows, there are many cases where vegans and vegetarians have not been able to protect their beliefs in care settings.
Joe Barson, interim head of research and policy at VfL told Vegan Life: “Ageing can be challenging. Individuals requiring care may lose control over what…
