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The hidden secret behind avoidable deaths

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Carole Easton
31 Mar 2022

Omitting over 75s in preventable death statistics has worrying implications for the value we place on older people’s lives.

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New images showing older and Disabled people getting active released

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Centre for Ageing Better
31 Mar 2022

The photographs – which depict older and Disabled people in non-stereotypical, positive and authentic ways – are available for download and free to use.

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Spring Statement fails to alleviate concerns regarding rising pensioner poverty

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Centre for Ageing Better
24 Mar 2022

Last year the number of pensioners living in poverty rose by 200,000 – and higher costs of living and energy prices will only further exacerbate the massive wealth inequalities we already see among older people.

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Confronting ageism, one bucket list adventure at a time

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23 Mar 2022

It’s clear we need a multi-generational approach to combating ageism, and it must start in the communities around us.

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Tackling poverty in later life

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Morgan Vine
22 Mar 2022

With pensioner poverty continuing to rise amid a wave of financial pressures, tailored action is urgently needed to help create a better later life for millions

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Will economic inactivity be another unwelcome side-effect of the pandemic?

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Amy McSweeney 1
21 Mar 2022

The number of economically inactive people aged 50-64 has risen by over a quarter of a million since the pandemic began. We need a change of approach to correct this concerning trend.

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Government failing to ensure a decent life for older people as pensioner poverty spirals

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Centre for Ageing Better
17 Mar 2022

'The State of Ageing 2022' suggests England is becoming an increasingly challenging country to grow old in, with pensioner poverty and levels of poor health increasing.

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Using the NatCen panel to shine a spotlight on our homes and communities during the pandemic

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Aideen Young
9 Mar 2022

Safe, accessible homes and well-connected communities are fundamental for ageing better, as the pandemic has made all too clear.

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Latest research from others

Left out in the cold. The hidden health costs of cold homes
Institute of Health Equity
22 Feb 2024
The report highlights the health risks of cold homes in the UK, including for older people.
Digital interventions for healthy ageing and cognitive health in older adults
Tasi, Y., et al., BMC Geriatrics
4 Mar 2024
This review synthesises evidence on the effectiveness of digital interventions on supporting the health and cognitive health of older people.
Cold at home: How winter cost of living pressures continue to impact older people
Age UK
26 Feb 2024
This report outlines the impact of the cost of living on older people during winter months.

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