State of Ageing 2019 infographics

Communities | State of Ageing in 2020

The first lockdown has seen a surge in community activity – but in many cases the people who are struggling to get by are missing out.

The State of Ageing: Coronavirus ‘to set people in mid-life on a path to poverty and ill-health’

Poor health, unsafe housing, financial inequalities and a lack of social connections have exacerbated the impact of coronavirus across the country, according to our report.

Summary report: The State of Ageing in 2020

Our flagship report gives a snapshot of ageing today and in the future, focusing on our priority areas of work, housing, health and communities and how they affect people's lives.

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Out and About Cards

Out and About Cards were developed on the Isle of Wight as part of the Island’s COVID recovery. The idea came from a member of the Age Friendly Island’s Older Persons Steering Group, a small working group of older people interested in influencing policy and decision-making.

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Health inequalities: Healthy ageing webinars

In this webinar we examined the role that poverty plays in healthy ageing, and heard what organisations are doing to address this major determinant of health inequality.

Why Steve is #AgeProud

"You do get reflective when you think about retirement, and about your kids and grandkids. I have all these special skills and I don’t want to lose them, but now I can help my kids set up their homes, helping with practical stuff and passing these skills on."

Why Michi is #AgeProud

"Whatever age you are, it’s always the oldest you’ve ever been! People always say that they’ve changed so much and they would never want to be in their 20s again for example. But I’ve always felt exactly the same!"

Why Chris is #AgeProud

"I’ve used a lot of WhatsApp this year which has been a lifeline. I became a grandmother for the first time this year. It’s been so hard not being able to see my grandson, I worry he won’t remember me."

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.