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Adding life to years

The good news is that we are living longer. The even better news is that we have an opportunity to ensure this extended time is active and fulfilling.

Research shows the importance of social connections in retirement

We respond to research published in the BMJ Open showing that social group memberships in retirement are associated with increased quality of life.

Response to research showing life expectancy at highest level ever

Read our response to research published by Public Health England which reports life expectancy at older ages is at its highest level ever.

Dan Jones Director of Innovation and Change

Ageing Better appoints Director of Innovation and Change

Ageing Better announces that Dan Jones will join as its Director of Innovation and Change. Dan has over twenty years of experience in public and social innovation.

Man fishing, Bickershaw - Greater Manchester

Why healthy ageing matters

In this presentation, Anna Dixon discusses health, financial security and social connections – three of the fundamental aspects to a good later life.

Professor Carol Baxter CBE joins Centre for Ageing Better

Ageing Better is pleased to welcome Professor Carol Baxter CBE to its Board, with over four decades of experience of working across health and social care.

2016: the year we realise the opportunity of ageing

The failure to see the ageing population as an opportunity, risks failing to address some of the most pressing issues we face as a society.

The opportunities of midlife

For decades, ’midlife’ has been a space between youth and old age filled by a crisis. However we now have a better recognition that it is an era of opportunity.

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.