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#AgeProud

#AgeProud is a campaign challenging the outdated, ageist attitudes that prevent too many of us from making the most of our longer lives.

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Webinar: The State of Ageing in 2020

We held an interactive webinar to explore the key themes from our flagship report: The State of Ageing in 2020

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Dancing couple design wins age-positive icon competition

The competition set up by the Centre for Ageing Better, in partnership with Public Health England, aimed to find a new icon to portray older people in a positive light.

Nuzhat Ali, Liz Ericson and Greg Parston appointed new Trustees

The Centre for Ageing Better has appointed three new members to its board of trustees: Nuzhat Ali, Liz Ericson and Greg Parston.

Health | State of Ageing in 2020

People are living longer in poor health than in the past and progress on life expectancy is stalling.

Wigan Council's virtual bike rides

The Care to Move initiative is helping thousands of people living in care homes to take part in fun and sustainable physical activity directly indoors.

Watch: Anna Dixon and George MacGinnis in conversation around healthy ageing and innovation

Join Anna and George as they discuss the government’s focus on healthy ageing and the ambition to enable people to live five extra years of healthy independent life – and the work underway to make this a reality.

Why health improvement needs to be the focus of the UK’s future

As Public Health England is replaced by the National Institute for Health Protection it’s vital that improving the nation’s health remains the focus.

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.