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Successes of International Day of Older Persons 2023

On October 1 this year, people across the world once again marked UN International Day of Older Persons (IDOP).

Black History Month 2023 – Census data shines a new light on the Windrush generation

As Black History Month draws to a close, our Evidence Manager Sarah Wilkinson, provides new insights into the lives of the Black Caribbean community using Census 2021 data.

We need a paradigm shift in the way we look at ageing

MP Jo Gideon says that a major cultural transformation is needed if we want to challenge the negative perceptions of older workers and recognise their potential and contributions.

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Tackling ageism: The transformative power of intergenerational connection

Britain is a country with a growing ageing population and yet has high levels of ageism. A new organisation is helping to tackle that.

How do you create a menopause-friendly workplace?

Surveys show that three in five menopausal women are negatively affected at work and that nearly one million women in the UK left their jobs because of menopausal symptoms.

What conference season reveals about parties’ plans for our ageing population

Ageing Better has been in attendance at the Conservative and Labour Party Conferences in Manchester and Liverpool over the last two weeks.

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Tackling ageism in our communities

Earlier this year, Ageing Better launched a new interview series highlighting influential individuals challenging societal ageism.

Writing to your councillor to make your area an Age-friendly Community

Some information on how you can write to your Councillor

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.