State of Ageing 2019 infographics

Decade of Healthy Ageing

The UN Decade of Healthy Ageing’s vision for 2031 is a world in which everyone can live a long and healthy life.

Ann's voice

Ann, a 54-year-old former teaching assistant, talks about the 'triple whammy' of her age, gender and race.

Valuable not vulnerable – how Greater Manchester is changing the narrative on ageing

Our strategic partner, the Greater Manchester Combined Authority, has launched a campaign for International Day of Older Persons, highlighting the crucial roles older people have played in the city region during the coronavirus pandemic.

two women volunteers laughing mid-conversation

Community contributions: Healthy ageing webinars

What does it mean to have age-friendly and inclusive volunteering, and whole-system approaches to community-centred public health?

Alcohol and ageing: the hidden harms

A new report by the Commission on Alcohol Harm has concluded that a new UK-wide alcohol strategy is urgently required.

Action to support the 50-70s crucial to building UK’s resilience post-pandemic

Improving health resilience and maximising the economic contribution of 50-70 year olds will be crucial to support economic recovery and growth, new report says.

Learning from lockdown: Priorities for the future

Latest research and insight from Ageing Better and its partners on the impact of COVID-19 on people approaching later life.

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Anna Dixon In Conversation With AARP Executive VP Debra Whitman

Our Chief Executive, Dr Anna Dixon, is joined by the AARP's VP and Chief Public Policy Officer to discuss her book 'The Age of Ageing Better? A Manifesto for Our Future'.

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.