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My inspiration for a good later life

Anna Dixon writes about how her grandmother has again become a source of inspiration to her in her new role as Chief Executive of the Centre for Ageing Better.

Good evidence for what works means knowing for whom it works

We recently published a major new piece of research in partnership with Ipsos MORI that provides new insights into how people are experiencing later life.

Major new insight into later life in 2015

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

Later life in 2015: Methodology report

Our methodology approach taken in the Later Life in 2015 study is outlined, with information on case studies, interviews and surveys.

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Later life in 2015: Executive summary

Ipsos MORI was commissioned to investigate happiness in later life and identify the factors that make for a good later life, summarised here.

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Later life in 2015: An analysis of the views and experiences of people aged 50 and over

We investigate the factors that make for a good later life, and explore how different people are experiencing and thinking about their later life.

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Catherine Foot, Director of Evidence - Centre for Ageing Better

Appointment of our new Director of Evidence

Centre for Ageing Better announces the appointment of Catherine Foot in the newly created role of Director of Evidence.

Our new Trustees are announced

The Centre for Ageing Better welcomes four new trustees to its Board.

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.