State of Ageing 2019 infographics

Active travel and mid-life: Understanding the barriers and enablers to active travel

This interim report provides a summary of the evidence reviews on attitudes to active travel among people aged 50-70 and the role the built environment plays.

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My vision for an age-friendly city: John, Torbay

Around 50% of Torbay’s population is over the age of 50. This makes it especially important to have a platform for older members so that their area can be a better place to grow old in.

Older man and younger woman walking on street together

How can we change news media portrayals of older people?

Current research tells us that media depictions of ageing and older people are largely negative. It’s time we challenged these ageist portrayals.

Dr Carole Easton OBE to stay on as Chief Executive

Carole, who has had an extensive career in the voluntary sector, will be staying on as Chief Executive for the next year.

Why design is a strategic growth ingredient for Healthy Ageing

The ageing population presents a significant opportunity for businesses. But without harnessing the benefits of design, it might be more difficult to achieve success.

When will retailers create stylish inclusive products that meet consumer demands?

With an ageing population, the UK must become more accessible for those with mobility issues. Part of that is creating inclusive products that people actually want to buy.

People in mid-life most pessimistic about ageing

Our new report, 'Reframing ageing', finds that people in their 50s and 60s are most likely to feel negative about ageing.

How the fitness sector can support adults to remain active in later life

Remaining physically active is key to staying independent and reducing chances of developing conditions that lead to preventable disability. But more than a third of adults over the age of 55 are classified as inactive.

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.