State of Ageing 2019 infographics

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State of Ageing: Infographics

These engaging and accessible illustrated infographics summarise our most up-to-date stats from our State of Ageing 2023-4 report.

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The State of Ageing 2022

Our online, interactive report captures a snapshot of how people in the UK are ageing today, while looking at past trends and our prospects if action isn't taken.

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Why are people living longer?

While life expectancy has increased, there are huge health inequalities in this country that are only set to widen as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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The Women and Equalities Committee recommended the government consider replicating the framework in Wales for a Commissioner for Older People in a report published earlier this year.

The Traitors’ Diane Carson Smashing Ageist Stereotypes

The latest stage of the Age Without Limits campaign features a reality TV star taking a hammer and golf club to fragile household items.

Mental health in older age

Ageing Better were among a partnership of organisations that delivered the recent Age-Friendly Futures Summit in Manchester, bringing together around 250 leaders, policymakers, practitioners and researchers from the UK and around the globe.

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The age-friendly role of Business Improvement Districts

There is huge untapped potential for Business Improvement Districts (BIDs) to play a pivotal role in making places more accessible and welcoming to us as we age.

Is it time we stopped generational framing?

This week is Global Intergenerational Week, an awareness week encouraging everyone to embrace intergenerational practice and relationships.

State of Ageing 2019 infographics

Our State of Ageing 2019 report uses publicly available data to give a snapshot of what life is like for people aged 65 and older today, while looking at key areas: work and finances, housing, health and communities.