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Research to tackle barriers to helping out in later life

Helping people around us, whether through formal volunteering or simple acts of neighbourliness, is good for our communities and for our own individual wellbeing, whatever our age.

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50 is the new normal

Whether you’ve reached your half-century milestone or not, let’s ditch ageism and give ourselves – and others – the best chance of a better later life.

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Don't mention digital

Don't mention digital

Why are so many older people confident and enthusiastic internet users, while others are more sceptical, and some just don’t want to know?

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We need more accessible homes

Housing is rightly a top priority for government at the moment. We urgently need to build more affordable homes.

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New Trustees and Co-optees appointed

We welcome three new Trustees and two new Co-optees who will help us fulfil our mission to bring about change for better later lives.

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Private renting vs. home ownership: what is the ultimate goal?

Private renting is increasing for people aged 65 and over, 200,000 older adults have joined the rental market in the last four years.

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Does size really matter?

A report from the London School of Economics suggests that stamp duty is deterring older homeowners from downsizing, and that the overall rate of home moving would be 27% higher if the levy was abolished.

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Centre for Ageing Better Annual review

Centre for Ageing Better launches annual review

The Centre for Ageing Better launches it's annual review, looking back at our first full year of charitable activity, as well as setting out our plans for the future.

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Latest research from others

Fernádez-Piqueras, R., et al. European Journal of Investigation in Health, Psychology and Education
This study explores digital capability among older adults in Spain.
International Labour Organization
This US report examines global social justice.
Age UK
This report assesses the health and care needs of older people in England and highlights systemic challenges across services.

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