State of Ageing 2019 infographics

The enormous contributions older people make to society – and the barriers holding them back

Older people’s contributions to their communities are invaluable - they matter for the wellbeing of older people and their families, as well as for their neighbourhoods.

A group of older people walking by a canal

Being poor, disabled or from a minority ethnic background significantly increases risk of ageism, new study finds

The Centre for Ageing Better’s new State of Ageing 2023/24 chapter on Society reveals that being poor or disabled can increase the chances of someone becoming the victim of ageism four-fold.

Five people on the beachThe winning photo of North Norfolk’s Age Positive Photography Competition. ’Red Hat Ladies’ by Sally Redgrave.

How Age-friendly Communities celebrated the Age Without Limits Action Day 2024

The first Age Without Limits Action Day brought together an array of events and activities helping to change perceptions about ageing.

Older people demand their voices are heard at Downing Street as they call for a Commissioner

Representatives from Ageing Better join campaigners and colleagues from three other organisations to hand in a petition calling for a Commissioner for Older People and Ageing in England.

Five ways Age-friendly Communities are taking intergenerational approaches

This week sees the start of Global Intergenerational Week, a campaign encouraging everyone to embrace intergenerational practice and relationships.

How the mayoral elections might impact the long-awaited plan to make London age-friendly

On May 2, more than 6 million Londoners will go to the polls to elect a mayor and 25 London Assembly members.

Startling new stats show nation’s health in decline and regional inequalities soaring

New ONS data reveals that where you live in the country can impact how long you can expect to live free of serious ill-health and injury by up to seven years.

People visiting the Age Without Limits exhibition in Central London

Celebrating Age Without Limits’ first national Action Day

Wednesday 20 March 2024 will be forever remembered as a critical day in the growth of the Age Without Limits campaign and the life of the Centre for Ageing Better.

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.