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Five key challenges we face in responding to the coronavirus crisis

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18 Jun 2020

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

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18 Jun 2020

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

Blog
16 Jun 2020

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.

  • Age-friendly Movement
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Supporting jobseekers with caring responsibilities during the COVID-19 recovery

Blog
12 Jun 2020

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

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11 Jun 2020

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?

Blog
3 Jun 2020

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.

  • Age-friendly Movement
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Digital skills for life

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

Blog
2 Jun 2020

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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Active at Home: New booklet launched to encourage physical activity at home

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27 May 2020

The booklet launched by Public Health England and Sport England provides older adults guidance on home-based activities to help maintain their strength and balance.

  • Age-friendly Movement

Latest research from others

Taxation of state pension
House of Commons Library
This briefing examines the taxation of the UK state pension and the increasing number of pensioners liable for tax.
Community-level determinants of loneliness and social isolation: a population-based cohort study across younger and older adults
Meehan, D. E., et al., Frontiers in Public Health
This Australian study examines the relationship between loneliness, social isolation and community interventions.
Long-term Care Needs and Fuel Poverty among Older People: Beyond Energy Consumption and Affordability
Cartagena-Farias, J., et al., Social Indicators Research
This UK study examines links between fuel poverty, care needs, and mental health among older adults.

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