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Chesham

We need to prioritise making local areas great places to grow old in

Councils are at the heart of supporting local communities and people to thrive. Given the population age shift, all local authorities should commit to becoming Age-friendly Communities and make their areas better places to grow old in.

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Toddler and grandparent

Five million people approaching retirement at risk of not having 'adequate’ pension income

A new report from the Pensions Policy Institute sponsored by the Centre for Ageing Better warns that a growing number of people are at risk of being unable to afford a decent standard of living after retirement.

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Ageing advertising

Is the advertising industry anti-ageing?

Age-inclusive advertising would benefit both older consumers and advertisers, but the industry is failing to realistically represent an important demographic.

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Jogger

u3a members unite with Ageing Better to challenge ageism

A new survey shows nearly 40% of u3a members have heard ageist language directed towards their age group and 63% of members had heard their age group described as ‘frail’.

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Good Home Inquiry

'Levelling-up' without leaving people behind means improving our homes

The government’s aim for net zero emission is by 2050, but many local authorities are hoping to achieve this goal sooner. What both agree is that our homes are one of our biggest carbon contributors.

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Good Home Inquiry

Mistrust of tradespeople could be stopping some over 50s making vital home improvements

Almost a third of adults in their 50s and 60s say that they trust tradespeople ‘not very much’ or ‘not at all’, according to survey with Ipsos MORI.

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Allotment

We all have a role to play in ending racial injustice

A year on from the murder of George Floyd and the resulting social inequalities exposed on a global scale, there's been a wake up call to ensure everyone in society is given a chance.

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Bungalows

Homeshare: an alternative for independent living

For many people, remaining in their home as they grow older doesn’t seem like a viable option, but initiatives such as homeshare can provide a cost-effective and practical solution.

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Latest research from others

O'Hanlon, S., Age and Ageing
This article examines challenges and opportunities in caring for older adults with cancer worldwide.
Wirth, M. et al., Gerontology
This study examines how social expectations influence older adults’ engagement in volunteering in Germany.
House of Commons
This report examines cash acceptance in the UK.

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