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Calls for an Older People’s Commissioner in England made in House of Lords

Lord Foulkes of Cumnock has added his voice to those calling for greater representation of older people’s rights.

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Paul McGarry’s top 10 tips for Age-friendly Communities

There’s a wealth of knowledge and experience in the world of ageing and Age-friendly Communities, and a strong culture of sharing. Learning from one another can help us make ageing better a reality in our communities.

We need to end this whirlwind of uncertainty

Ordinary people are being forced to cope with huge financial turmoil as the government goes through a number of massive policy upheavals.

Government decision to reduce energy price support is disappointing and concerning

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has announced that universal support to help all billpayers with their energy costs will be reduced.

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Snowflakes or tough as nails?

Universities have recently found themselves in the headlines simply for asking staff to refrain from referring to older people in ageist terms.

Centre for Ageing Better appoints two new trustees

Two new members are being welcomed to the Centre for Ageing Better board of trustees: Chris Sherwood from the RSPCA and GambleAware’s Alexia Clifford.

Influential Black Elders - Black History Month 2022

To celebrate Black History Month, we're sharing the stories of Black people aged 50+ who have made an impact on their communities.

The beauty industry’s obsession with anti-ageing: Is this the beginning of the end?

The Body Shop renaming their 'Drops of Youth' serum is a promising sign that the beauty industry is realising the harms done by ageist narratives. But what's next?

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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.