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We support innovations designed by people in later life

Ageing Better is to support a programme that will allow people in later life to help lead the design of new health and care innovations.

Later life in 2015: Work and retirement – data briefing

In this briefing we explore what retired people miss about work, why people work for longer and why people retire when they do.

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A radical look at who pays and who gains in later life

Anna Dixon writes about how age is an outdated criterion for tax and welfare. Future reforms to tax, spending and entitlements need to recognise this.

Later Life in 2015: Managing major life changes

An introduction of what we mean by 'major life changes', as well as an outline of the findings from the data related to managing major life changes.

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Councils play key role in helping people enjoy a good later life

We are living much longer. It is estimated that there will be 40% more people aged 85 and over in ten years’ time. What should local authorities do?

Intergenerational family, Old Trafford - Manchester

The devolution revolution and ageing

In the latest budget chancellor George Osborne declared he will continue the ‘devolution revolution’ with new powers going to Greater Manchester.

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Partnership to tackle inequalities in later life in Greater Manchester

Ageing Better and Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) today announce a five-year partnership to develop and share innovative approaches.

Healthy ageing: the potential and the challenge

Catherine Foots blogs about how our increasing life expectancy presents a great opportunity for everyone to enjoy healthy, active and fulfilling later lives.

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.