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Why I’ll be glad to see the back of 2022

While 2023 promises changes that will enable more of us to age better, there’s no doubt 2022 has been another tough year for many.

Monitor and evaluate: Step 4 of the WHO Age-friendly Programme Cycle

How do we use evidence to tell the story of impact in our Age-friendly Communities?

When ageism is really ableism

Many people overlook how ageism overlaps with ableism. But both can cause individuals to be excluded, or exclude themselves, from society.

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Photography competition launched to challenge stereotypical depictions of older people

Ageing Better is joining forces with the content licensing platform Alamy to run a competition for their photographers to challenge old-age stereotypes.

A perspective on ageism from the Disabled people's movement

On the UN International Day of Disabled Persons, is it time to consider where ageism starts and disablism ends?

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An introduction to Age-friendly Communities

What is an Age-friendly Community? Learn about the WHO Age-friendly Communities framework and what can be achieved through becoming one.

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Case study: Increasing Pension Credit uptake in Age-friendly Communities

Age-friendly Communities are well placed to help residents to access the millions of pounds that go unclaimed in benefits for older people. This case study brings together examples that could be adopted in your place.

How-to guide: Running a Pension Credit uptake campaign

Discover our six steps for producing your own campaign to support Pension Credit uptake in your local place.

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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.