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Age UK: 470k single women pensioners missing out on vital Pension Credit
New analysis shows that, while the numbers of female pensioners in the UK have fallen by 740,000 since 2010-11 because of the rise in State Pension Age, the numbers of women living in poverty have stayed steady at 1.1 million. Almost half of these would be entitled to Pension Credit if they claimed.
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Why women’s transitions build the adaptability the “Future of Work” needs
Michele Dennison, in conversation with Dr. Tatiana Rowson for International Women’s Day, on the “The Midlife Advantage”.
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40% of older people putting hygiene and health at risk by cutting back on water use
Around a third of people in England and Wales who are cutting back on their water usage because of cost say it is negatively affecting their health (33%) and personal hygiene (31%).
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Charity welcomes review of how older victims are treated – but urges action
The charity Hourglass, which campaigns against elder abuse, has welcomed a new inspection by His Majesty’s Crown Prosecution Service Inspectorate (HMCPSI) – but is also warning about court delays.
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Independent Age calls for energy efficiency improvements for older private renters
Independent Age has called on the UK Government to ensure that plans to raise the Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES) in the private rented sector (PRS) benefit tenants in later life.
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Helping to make our taxis dementia, disability and age friendly
Tracy Lenihan, Travel Connections Project Manager at Leeds Older People’s Forum describes a pioneering project.
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The nation’s healthy life expectancy continues to decline
The stark figures show new record lows for healthy life expectancy and a widening gap between rich and poor places.
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Older people urged to check their finances after cold spell
Following the recent cold weather, Age UK is reminding older people to check their finances and make sure they are receiving all the financial help they’re entitled to.
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Mr Motivator urges fitness operators to rethink services for older adults
Derrick Evans MBE, better known as Mr Motivator, has warned that the fitness industry is overlooking older adults, one of the UK’s fastest-growing populations.
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Organisers announce date, location for Global Intergenerational Congress
Hosted by Generations Working Together, with support from expert researchers and practitioners worldwide, the Congress will feature cutting-edge research, projects, and practices across a wide range of intergenerational topics.
