State of Ageing 2019 infographics

Age-friendly case study: Supporting older people to shape their environment through walk audits

Walking audits are a tool many Age-friendly Communities are using in different ways to strengthen the voices of older people in the design of outdoor spaces.

Age-friendly visit: Brighton visit Leeds to learn from Age and Dementia friendly approaches

As part of the opportunities for knowledge exchange through the UK Network of Age-friendly Communities, representatives from Brighton and Hove City Council visited Leeds to learn more about their Age and Dementia Friendly Work.

How to encourage greater participation in events for the International Day of Older People

The Good Practice Mentors offer support to organisations who are working with older people to help reduce instances of loneliness and social isolation.

State of Ageing: Eight stats that show the diverse experience of getting older in the UK today

If you want to know what it is like getting older in the UK, ignore assumptions and look at the facts.

The latest thinking in the studying of ageing and older people

The British Society of Gerontology held its 53rd Annual Conference in Newcastle at the start of this month.

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Reaching out to rural areas: South Lanarkshire’s mobile Men’s Shed

The project was run by Seniors Together – a team working within South Lanarkshire Council, in partnership with a network of organisations, to achieve an improved society for older people.

This case study explores the project and its benefits in accessing social support.

South Lanarkshire Council used a mobile Men’s Shed to reach isolated older men in rural areas.

To realise economic growth mission, Labour must unleash potential of 50+ population

The new Labour government set out its legislative agenda for the next year in yesterday’s King’s Speech.

Dame Carol receiving the Dame Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire

Professor Dame Carol Black receives latest honour marking distinguished career

Ageing Better is delighted to congratulate its Chair, Professor Dame Carol Black, on receiving the Dame Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire (GBE)

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.