Juliet Bouverie, Chief Executive of the Stroke Association, blogs about her experience of chairing our recent Community Contributions in Later Life roundtable.
With over a third of people aged 65-74 not using the internet, 74% in that age group also say that there is nothing that would prompt them to go online in the next 12 months.
When it comes to ageing, we often forget about ordinary problems that face people as they enter later life. Meeting these seemingly minor challenges could have huge benefits for the UK’s ageing population.
Matthew Ryder, London’s Deputy Mayor for Social Integration, Social Mobility and Community Engagement, writes that programmes designed to support communities must involve those of all ages.
When asking what makes for an adequate income in later life, the best test of the role of the state pension is how well it serves those who are reliant on it as their main or only source of income in later life.
Our Senior Evidence Officer, Ali Hawker, reflects on how talking about our feelings can help us feel more positive and equipped to transition into retirement.
