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.
Large charities have much to learn from grass-roots groups
In light of our latest review on age-friendly inclusive volunteering, Michael Adamson, CEO at British Red Cross, ponders on how to build greater links with informal community networks.
Inventing competition between generations will help neither young nor old
Most older people are concerned about the wellbeing of future generations, just as younger people worry about their parents, grandparents, friends and neighbours.
We need to look beyond the traditional core of volunteers
The NHS relies on local people not only to work in our services, support patients when they are ill and help them recover afterwards, but also on local volunteers who add value and support in a multitude of ways.
Primary research into community contributions in later life
Ageing Better commissioned participatory research into community contributions in later life to better understand how older people currently contribute to and are supported by their communities.
Age-friendly and inclusive volunteering: Review of community contributions in later life
This review of community contributions in later life calls on charities, voluntary organisations and the public sector to do more to support and sustain the good will and effort of older volunteers.
