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.
Do symbols speak louder than words when it comes to our attitudes to ‘the elderly’?
Our recently released age-positive icons have launched to change the negative stereotypes associated with ageing and to help us move towards a more positive, realistic image.
Poorest hit hardest by pandemic, according to new figures
The pandemic has had the worst impact on those who are struggling financially, including on their physical and emotional health, financial security, and relationships.
Dr Anna Dixon MBE to leave the Centre for Ageing Better as Chief Executive
We are sorry to announce that Dr Anna Dixon MBE will be leaving the Centre for Ageing Better in June following her success in starting up the organisation and leading it over the last five and a half years.
Mr Motivator joins experts in calling for action on over 50s' health
New figures show that over a third of over 55s have seen their strength decline since the COVID-19 outbreak, and nearly 40% are doing less exercise than last year.
My vision of a Decade of Healthy Ageing: Glowing at 70
Working in small groups around the eight Age-friendly Communities domain topics, older Londoners identified the top five priorities within each for action by the Greater London Authority over the next four years.
Loneliness lessons from lockdown: Why ‘connected communities’ matter beyond COVID-19
The All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Loneliness's new report calls for a ‘connected recovery’, recognising the crucial importance of social connections both to recovery and to resilience in future crises.
The United Nations have released their 'Global report on ageism' with recommendations to invest in evidence-based strategies to tackle ageism, and the use of data and research to improve understanding.
