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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
  • Age-friendly Movement
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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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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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Ageism and TV: Could Anne Robinson’s Countdown role be a turning point?

While Anne Robinson’s appointment as Countdown presenter is a positive step forward, older women are still seemingly being forced out of presenting roles due to ageist attitudes.

  • Age-friendly Movement
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If we are to age better, society needs to value us at all ages

Ageism affects people in so many ways, from housing to job opportunities. It’s time to challenge this form of discrimination.

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Wednesdays with Marjorie

"I cannot imagine my life without Marjorie, so I urge everyone to be open to intergenerational friendships – age is irrelevant, and you could be missing out on so much laughter and fun!"

  • Age-friendly Movement
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Dr Carole Easton OBE appointed as interim Chief Executive

Carole will be taking over from Dr Anna Dixon, who announced she was leaving in March 2021, until a permanent replacement is found.

  • Age-friendly Movement
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It's more important than ever to listen to older LGBT+ voices

The Centre for Ageing Better’s #AgeingWithPride campaign is an important celebration of older LGBT+ people, but we mustn’t forget the challenges and discrimination that this community continues to face.

  • Age-friendly Movement

Latest research from others

Thomas, G. M., Ageing and Society
24 Apr 2024
This paper looks at how older people reflect on the meaning of ageing whilst participating in sports and leisure activities. Based on interviews with 65 adults over the age of 50 living in the UK, it…
Age UK
28 May 2024
This paper outlines the experiences of adults aged 50 and over accessing health and social care in the UK.
Vanleerberghe, P., et al., Discover Social Science and Health
30 May 2024
This paper explores the role of self-directed ageism in the relationship between frailty and quality of life in community-dwelling older adults.

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