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Population

Turning coronavirus into a generational battle will harm people of all ages

As lockdown lifts, commentators are calling for older generations to bear the brunt of the cost. But is this fair?

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Park

Five key challenges we face in responding to the coronavirus crisis

Ageing Better has been working with national organisations, local authorities and age-friendly communities to better understand the implications the coronavirus crisis has brought about.

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Lost generation

Lockdown could leave next generation of retirees poorer and sicker than the last

New data from Ipsos MORI and the Centre for Ageing Better suggests that the coronavirus crisis risks creating a 'lost generation' of retirees facing poor health and financial insecurity in retirement.

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South London Cares

Racial inequality is felt profoundly by those in later life – new commission mustn't forget them

The Black Lives Matter demonstrations have highlighted deep rooted racial inequalities within our society, resulting in the government setting up a new commission to tackle this issue.

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Building work

Supporting jobseekers with caring responsibilities during the COVID-19 recovery

At least a million workers aged between 50 and 64 are out of work involuntarily, with caring responsibilities being one of the main reasons. Why aren't they being supported?

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The Age of Ageing Better? New book launched

The book from our Chief Executive, Anna Dixon, challenges people's assumptions about ageing, and what longer lives mean for our society.

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Home products

Can COVID-19 encourage changes in how we think about products within our homes?

Retailers and marketers have a clear role in stimulating demand for inclusive products by highlighting to consumers why certain products are easier to use and helping them identify products that better meet their needs.

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Digital skills for life

How the digital divide affects older adults’ use of technology during COVID-19

Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic many of us are relying on technology a lot more but not everyone has access to these tools to support their daily living and wellbeing at home.

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Latest research from others

Comerford, S., et al., European Geriatric Medicine
This study examines how everyday ageism affects older people in hospital care in Ireland.
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.
The Institute for Fiscal Studies
This report examines the future of retirement income for workers in the UK.

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