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What will later life look like in 2017?

2016 has been a tumultuous year with big implications for how we meet the challenges and opportunities of an ageing society. What will 2017 bring?

Community contributions - roundtable report

The aims were to explore how people can be supported to contribute to their communities; and to identify where better evidence could support action.

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People likely to benefit most from volunteering are the least likely to get involved

From its new report 'The Benefits of Making a Contribution to Your Community in Later Life', Ageing Better outlines its findings and conclusions.

Volunteering, wellbeing and getting out of Janet’s way

Read our first evidence briefing, looking at the benefits that people in later life gain from making a contribution to their community.

The benefits of contributing to your community in later life

Evidence has shown that those in later life who make voluntary contributions report an increase in wellbeing, self-esteem and social connections.

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Deliberative Workshops Community Contributions

Deliberative workshop findings – I am making a valued contribution to my community

In January and February 2016, Ipsos MORI and the Centre for Ageing Better conducted two day-long deliberative workshops with people aged 45 and over, one in London and one in Birmingham.

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Ageing Better responds to CMO's Annual Report 2015

The Chief Medical Officer's (CMO) Annual Report 2015 tackles a subject close to our hearts: how to help the ‘baby boomer’ generation age well.

Transform Ageing: supporting the needs of ageing communities

Read the announcement of our work with the Design Council to support a new Big Lottery funded initiative in partnership.

Strength and balance infographics

We want more people to be more physically active in later life. Maintaining and improving muscle strength and balance can help people in later life live independently and reduce the risk of falls.