Remaining physically active is key to staying independent and reducing chances of developing conditions that lead to preventable disability. But more than a third of adults over the age of 55 are classified as inactive.
The Centre for Ageing Better and Habinteg are urging action from government on the number of disabled and older people living in unsuitable and inaccessible homes.
The places we live in play an important role in how we age – but there's no one-size fits all approach. Different localities have distinct assets and challenges. By taking these into account, we can generate solutions that work for us all.
Since Liverpool joined the UK Network of Age-friendly Communities, Steve Rotherham, the Metro Mayor, has been busy engaging with the city region's older residents.
This paper sets out our 10-year localities strategy and our place-based approach to improving later lives. It looks at why we work in localities and how we aim to achieve and measure success.
For many, accessible adaptations are a last resort triggered by a crisis. It’s time we instead put the emphasis on creating luxurious, inclusive interiors that bring joy and comfort.
Many high street retailers are overlooking the growing over 50s market for easier to use homewares, appliances and fittings, new consumer research suggests.
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