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Author: Tony Watts

More than 1 in 3 over 65s lack the basic skills to use the internet successfully and safely

A new report from Age UK shows that more than 1 in 3 over 65s (4.7 million) lack the basic skills to use the internet successfully and 1 in 6 (2.3 million) don’t use it at all.

April 9, 2024
Achieving an age-friendly London

If you are part of an older people’s forum in London, here’s news of an event designed to help achieve an age-friendly capital city.

April 9, 2024
Fare’s fair as older Londoners enjoy free pre-9am travel trial on Fridays

Pensioners in London struggling to make every penny count have welcomed news of the temporary re-introduction of pre-9am use of the Freedom Pass and 60+ Oyster on Fridays.

April 9, 2024
Bringing healthcare home to patients

An “older people’s sounding board” is giving clinicians, consultants and service designers in the NHS direct access to the lived experiences of service users. Tony Watts OBE attended a recent meeting organised by the NDTi to find out what was being achieved.

April 9, 2024
Co-designing a healthier future

A small team in East Sussex is harnessing the knowledge of older people to co-design an integrated Minor Injuries and Illness Unit (MIIU) that – they believe – will lead to improved patient experiences, and are looking to learn from others around the country.

April 9, 2024
Reaching the older consumer

How can companies best connect with older consumers – often a target market for their goods and services? AAA member Deborah Stone, Managing Director of Mature Thinking has some helpful advice.

April 9, 2024
“Older renters at risk of being left behind”

Older private renters in England are at risk of being left behind, says Independent Age, the charity supporting older people in financial hardship, and their new report report urges Government to learn from the rest of the world.

March 21, 2024
“Older people need a voice”: call on Scottish Government to appoint Commissioner for later life

New report highlights just under three-quarters (72%) of those aged 65 and over in Scotland think the issues they face are badly understood by society and almost 9 in 10 (89%) people aged 65 or over in Scotland support appointing a Commissioner

March 14, 2024
The causes and impact of poor housing

Care & Repair Cymru’s new report highlights the serious consequences of disrepair in Wales, and concludes that tackling wear and tear leads to better health and wellbeing outcomes.

March 14, 2024
How images can help those living with dementia engage with life

When we develop severe dementia and our ability to get out in the real world is limited, pictures, writes Deborah Stone, can play a vital role in engagement. But be careful about the images you show…

March 11, 2024

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