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Good friends are good for you

In our research with retired people, twice as many said that the thing they missed most about work was the social interaction.

Money alone does not buy a good later life

Social connections are as important as money and health to a good later life, according to a major new study published by the Centre for Ageing Better.

Volunteering – we all gain

As we celebrate the contributions that people across the UK make to their communities, let’s also remember what they gain from taking part.

Louise Ansari, Director of Communications

We welcome Louise Ansari as Director of Communications

Louise Ansari – with over 20 years of experience in strategic communications roles – has joined the Centre for Ageing Better as Director of Communications.

Who cares about the carers?

Carers are in the spotlight this week and rightly so. 6.5 million people in the UK care, unpaid, for a disabled, older or ill family member or friend.

Managing major life changes - roundtable summary

The discussions from our roundtable covered six key areas, including how to understand the pattern of events and how these impact someone’s ability to cope.

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We welcome Claire Turner as Interim Director of Evidence

Today Claire Turner joins the Centre for Ageing Better as its Interim Director of Evidence, as current Director Catherine Foot takes maternity leave.

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More than a quarter of people over 50 struggle with major life changes

The Centre for Ageing Better has found that more than a quarter (27%) of people aged over 50 say they have a hard time making it through stressful events that happen in later life.

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.