State of Ageing 2019 infographics

Have we saved enough? Do people approaching later life have an adequate retirement income?

This report explores different measures of adequate retirement income and proposes a series of recommendations to improve financial security for people as they approach later life.

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Why Claud is #AgeingWithPride

“When I came out, my family were all very cool about it. If I could tell my younger self anything it would be that I could have come out sooner – accept yourself sooner.”

Why Tony is #AgeingWithPride

“Over time, things do get better and improve. Nowadays, I think generally the whole atmosphere for people who are LGBT+ is much better than it used to be.”

Why Mindy is #AgeingWithPride

“I made myself a promise that I would never tiptoe around anybody on the issue of my sexual identity, ever again.”

Is the advertising industry anti-ageing?

Age-inclusive advertising would benefit both older consumers and advertisers, but the industry is failing to realistically represent an important demographic.

Why Lizzie is #AgeingWithPride

“Libraries are amazing places to promote positive LGBT+ role models and resources. That’s what they’re all about: access to information.”

u3a members unite with Ageing Better to challenge ageism

A new survey shows nearly 40% of u3a members have heard ageist language directed towards their age group and 63% of members had heard their age group described as ‘frail’.

#AgeingWithPride

To mark Pride Month, we've gathered stories from a number of older LGBT+ people to share their perspectives on inequality, community and how attitudes towards LGBT+ people have changed.

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.