When many people think about ageing, they think about the common stereotypes of older people being frail or lonely, but a good later life is possible for many of us
90 year-old Pat has been a volunteer since she retired 30 years ago. Through volunteering, she’s found an amazing circle of friends and a real sense of purpose.
The Centre for Ageing Better has appointed heavyweights from key sectors to be Associate Directors, helping to deliver its vision of giving everyone a good later life.
A new report from Resolution Foundation, supported by the Nuffield Foundation, provides an audit of the big generational living standards issues facing Britain.
More than one in five local authorities are already reflecting the kind of numbers of older people we are expecting in 2080, with around 44% of their population over the age of 50.
Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) has published its Local Industrial Strategy, with a focus on seizing the opportunities of an ageing population.
Older men can often be more lonely or isolated than others. For charities which aim to make communities more connected, they can be the hardest to reach.
