State of Ageing 2019 infographics

If we are to age better, society needs to value us at all ages

Ageism affects people in so many ways, from housing to job opportunities. It’s time to challenge this form of discrimination.

Aggie's voice - a new venture in your 60s

Aggie MacKenzie, the ‘Queen of Clean', decided to become a yoga instructor in her 50s. She's managed to continue working through the pandemic so that she and her clients can remain fit and healthy.

Wednesdays with Marjorie

"I cannot imagine my life without Marjorie, so I urge everyone to be open to intergenerational friendships – age is irrelevant, and you could be missing out on so much laughter and fun!"

Responding to the experience of older people in the COVID-19 pandemic

This event marked the launch of the University of Manchester report, ‘Covid-19 and Social Exclusion: Experiences of older people living in areas of multiple deprivation’.

Why Lynn is #AgeingWithPride

“There’s a plaque on the memorial that says ‘You were known to us’. Your families may have denied it, but you were known to us.”

Landscape photo of Media City in Manchester

Dr Carole Easton OBE appointed as interim Chief Executive

Carole will be taking over from Dr Anna Dixon, who announced she was leaving in March 2021, until a permanent replacement is found.

Putting age in the frame

This webinar looked at how imagery shapes and reinforces negative attitudes to ageing, and explored current efforts to depict older age in a more positive and realistic light.

It's more important than ever to listen to older LGBT+ voices

The Centre for Ageing Better’s #AgeingWithPride campaign is an important celebration of older LGBT+ people, but we mustn’t forget the challenges and discrimination that this community continues to face.

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.