State of Ageing 2019 infographics

Ageing needs to be part of the debate about urban regeneration

Cities across the UK are planning serious regeneration projects. But are they considering the needs of older people?

Ageing – a miracle cure?

The hunt for a 'cure' for ageing is looking more promising than ever. But can we really slow down the ageing process?

2020: Could it be the decade of healthy ageing?

Already around a third of all people in the UK are over 50 and despite a recent stalling in increases in lifespan, we’re still on average due to live much longer than our parents and grandparents.

Our new Government must prepare for an ageing society to secure a fairer future for all of us

If the Government doesn't address some of today's most pressing issues, it will fail to seize the opportunities that an ageing population brings.

Four steps to becoming an Age-friendly Community

Joining the World Health Organisation’s Global Network of Age-friendly Cities and Communities, means committing to developing your place as age-friendly through a four-step programme cycle.

If we want to become supercentenarians, a stronger focus on prevention is needed

A unique group of people - called 'supercentenarians' - are living to age 110 or more. But will the rest of us be as lucky?

Learning from other Age-friendly Communities

As part of the UK Network of Age-friendly Communities, representatives from Age-friendly Cheshire West recently visited the Isle of Wight to learn about the work being done there.

Ageing needs to dominate this election - but not as conflict between millenials and boomers

With the population demographic changing, there's now a huge chance for the next government to create a society where we all have the opportunity to age well and enjoy our later lives.

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.