State of Ageing 2019 infographics

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Snowflakes or tough as nails?

Universities have recently found themselves in the headlines simply for asking staff to refrain from referring to older people in ageist terms.

Centre for Ageing Better appoints two new trustees

Two new members are being welcomed to the Centre for Ageing Better board of trustees: Chris Sherwood from the RSPCA and GambleAware’s Alexia Clifford.

Influential Black Elders - Black History Month 2022

To celebrate Black History Month, we're sharing the stories of Black people aged 50+ who have made an impact on their communities.

The beauty industry’s obsession with anti-ageing: Is this the beginning of the end?

The Body Shop renaming their 'Drops of Youth' serum is a promising sign that the beauty industry is realising the harms done by ageist narratives. But what's next?

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The resilience and contribution of older women to the workforce of 2022

Progress is being made for older women in the workforce, but why is the gender pay gap the most pronounced for women in their 50s and 60s?

Image library collection recognises contributions of “invisible” older women in work

We're celebrating the role of older women in work, as part of the latest update to our Age-positive image library.

Price of energy price guarantee incomparable to heavy human cost of inaction

Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng has revealed in his Mini Budget statement that the cost to taxpayers of energy bill support to households and businesses this winter will be £60 billion.

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How can local elected members help us all age better?

Can elected members make a difference to the lives of older people? We ask a former councillor for their thoughts.

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.