Strength and balance infographics

Learning from other Age-friendly Communities

As part of the UK Network of Age-friendly Communities, representatives from Age-friendly Cheshire West recently visited the Isle of Wight to learn about the work being done there.

Ageing needs to dominate this election - but not as conflict between millenials and boomers

With the population demographic changing, there's now a huge chance for the next government to create a society where we all have the opportunity to age well and enjoy our later lives.

How a lifetime of income inequalities can stack up against women in later life

Women face financial disadvantages throughout their lives. This can lead to serious inequalities in later life.

Nora, a nurse who partook in a pre-retirement course

What does the gender pay gap mean for women in later life?

After the 14th November, women are said to 'work for free' for the rest of the year as a result of the gender pay gap. But how does the gap affect women in later life?

Landscape of hill and older man mowing grass

Centre for Ageing Better appoints senior figures to drive forward work on later life

The Centre for Ageing Better appoints David Orr as Associate Director for Housing and Justin Newman as Director of Strategy and Partnerships.

Putting older people at the heart of urban transformation

A new project has been exploring the experience of older people living in urban places.

How communities across the country are coming together to tackle ageism

On the International Day of Older Persons, communities across the UK came together to call for an end to ageist discrimination.

Priorities for government: Transforming later lives

We are calling on the government to act with urgency, to put ageing at the heart of its policies and to take a truly cross-government approach. We must act now to secure a better future for everyone.

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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.