Resources

This is an evaluation of seven pilot projects funded under the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation’s (CGF) (UK Branch) Transitions in Later Life programme.

Work is important financially and is also a major source of social connections. Good quality, fulfilling work is important financially, gives people a sense of purpose and is a major source of social connections.

We want more people in later life to contribute their skills, knowledge and experience to their communities.

We are focusing on finding new solutions, starting offline rather than online, that help people use digital technology in the ways that they want to.

Home is where most people want to be in later life and 80% of homeowners aged 65 and over wish to stay where they are. Homes are important for health and wellbeing – home adaptations can delay a move into residential care by four years.

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.

An overview of our work over the past year, as well as setting out future plans for achieving its vision of a society where everybody enjoys a good later life.

This one-page toolkit from Age-friendly Nottingham will help you get started on your campaign to make seats available in your local community.