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Great things lie ahead: ageing better in our communities

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Natalie Turner
16 Mar 2018
As Greater Manchester becomes the UK's first age-friendly city region, as recognised by the World Health Organisation, it's good to reflect on what an Age-friendly Community actually means in practice.
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What motivates people in later life to volunteer?

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28 Feb 2018
Izzi Seccombe, Leader of Warwickshire County Council, reflects on what motivates people in later life to volunteer and how local authorities can widen participation.
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From ‘Nice nanas’ to cryptocurrency crusaders - three trends in future giving

Blog
12 Feb 2018
As part of our review of volunteering and community activity among people over 50 experts from across the UK are hosting roundtables to help us gather views on how to boost participation.
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Inequalities in later life infographics

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Centre for Ageing Better
2 Feb 2018
We commissioned a scoping review of the evidence on the nature of inequalities in later life in England, and presented some of the key findings in the form of infographics.
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Making later life better in Leeds

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Joanne Volpe
15 Jan 2018
In October 2017, Leeds Older People’s Forum (LOPF), Leeds City Council and Ageing Better joined together in a new five-year partnership to develop and share innovative approaches to tackle social, economic and health inequalities in later life across Leeds.
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Visually impaired lady and a volunteer working through a quiz

Review of volunteering and community contributions in later life

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Centre for Ageing Better
4 Jan 2018
Ageing Better, in partnership with the Department for Digital Culture Media and Sport, has launched a review into how to enable more people aged 50 and over to contribute their time, skills and experience to their communities.
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This must be the year we seize the opportunities of an ageing society

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Anna Dixon
4 Jan 2018
5 min read
In 2017, we heard a lot about the challenges of an ageing population, with heated debates during the General Election campaign about housing, funding for social care and pension benefits.
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2017: Year in review and look ahead

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Anna Dixon
4 Jan 2018
Anna Dixon looks back at Ageing Better's impact and activities in 2017, as well as looking ahead to 2018.
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New Year, new well-balanced you

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3 Jan 2018
1 min read
With new year resolutions being made around the country, people over 50 are being urged to turn off the TV and take up activities to increase muscle strength and balance.
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Preview Group of people 'Nordic' walking in the park

Guidelines to keep healthy and help prevent falls among older people in England not being met

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15 Dec 2017
Physical activity guidelines for a healthy life are not being met by the general population with older people among the least likely to score well.
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