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How the fitness sector can support adults to remain active in later life

Remaining physically active is key to staying independent and reducing chances of developing conditions that lead to preventable disability. But more than a third of adults over the age of 55 are classified as inactive.

  • Age-friendly Movement
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Four walls blog

‘Four Walls’: A design innovation for friendlier and accessible homes

Our housing stock urgently needs renovating to make it more accessible. So Athul Dinesh from the National Institute of Design designed an app to help.

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Figures show one million households live in homes that don’t meet their needs

The Centre for Ageing Better and Habinteg are urging action from government on the number of disabled and older people living in unsuitable and inaccessible homes.

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Transforming places for later lives: Localities strategy 2021

The places we live in play an important role in how we age – but there's no one-size fits all approach. Different localities have distinct assets and challenges. By taking these into account, we can generate solutions that work for us all.

  • Age-friendly Movement
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My vision of a Decade of Healthy Ageing: Corinne, Liverpool

Since Liverpool joined the UK Network of Age-friendly Communities, Steve Rotherham, the Metro Mayor, has been busy engaging with the city region's older residents.

  • Age-friendly Movement
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Futureproofing your home with style

For many, accessible adaptations are a last resort triggered by a crisis. It’s time we instead put the emphasis on creating luxurious, inclusive interiors that bring joy and comfort.

  • Homes
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Retailers failing to cater for the growing over 50s market

Many high street retailers are overlooking the growing over 50s market for easier to use homewares, appliances and fittings, new consumer research suggests.

  • Age-friendly Movement
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ODL blog

What can be done to improve the lives of LGBTQ+ people over 50?

The pandemic has had a profound impact on the mental health and isolation of LGBTQ+ people over 50. Here’s what Opening Doors London is doing to support these communities.

  • Age-friendly Movement

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