State of Ageing 2019 infographics

How we can all keep active at home during the coronavirus crisis

With the threat of COVID-19 taking hold, more people will be spending a considerable amount of time in self-isolation, but there are ways people of all ages and ability can keep active through a variety of exercises.

Mocking, patronising and demonising: UK’s ageist attitudes revealed in new report

Attitudes to ageing and older people in the UK are mostly negative, according to a review of the evidence, with older people seen as incompetent, hostile or a burden on society.

Buses, bungalows and buddies – a village view on age-friendly communities

Limited access to public transport, health services and other crucial facilities can present additional challenges to people living in rural communities, compared to those in urban communities.

Growing older in a South Asian family

When we picture how we’d like to spend later life, our goals and ideals can differ based on our cultural background and family traditions.

Elderly man and grandson sitting on grass with football.

How do we bridge the UK’s age divide?

Not spending time with people of different age groups has an impact on stereotyping, prejudice and ageism.

Doddery but dear? A webinar examining age-related stereotypes

We held an interactive webinar exploring how age and ageing is discussed and represented across society

Pilot programme announced to help over 50s back to work

The Centre for Ageing Better, Greater Manchester Combined Authority, and the Department of Work & Pensions have announced the ‘Greater Manchester Employment Support for Over 50s’ pilot programme to tackle worklessness in over 50s.

Focusing on the fix: tailoring approaches to help over-50s back to work

Older jobseekers in the Greater Manchester area will be at the centre of a new pilot being developed to help over 50s to rejoin the workforce.

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.