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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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Women spending more years with disabling illness: International Women’s Day

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Centre for Ageing Better
8 Mar 2022

Data shows women’s health is getting worse, with women, on average, spending more than a quarter of their lives with disabling illness.

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Neglecting owner occupied homes is a missed opportunity to level up

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David Orr
1 Mar 2022

The Levelling Up White Paper fails to state any plans for improving the owner-occupied housing sector – an area in need of serious attention.

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Latest research from others

Experiences and access of palliative and end of life care for older people from minority ethnic groups
Aker et al., BMC Palliative Care
This paper examines how older people from minority ethnic groups access and use palliative and end-of-life care, focusing on their preferences and experiences across countries and health conditions.
Living with financial insecurity: Analysing the impact of the cost-of-living crisis on older ethnic minority people
Lewis, C., Social Policy Administration
This paper presents an analysis of the impact of the cost-of-living crisis on older minority ethnic people in Greater Manchester, UK.
The fear of old age: a survey of adults in the UK
Costa, F., Educational Gerontology
This UK study examines attitudes toward ageing and the fear of old age among adults aged 35 to 75.

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