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Author: Tony Watts

Older renters forced out of homes and communities by high costs, new report finds

The housing crisis is forcing older renters living on low incomes out of their homes and the communities they may have lived most of their lives in, into less familiar areas that are typically deprived, says Independent Age, the charity supporting those in financial hardship in later life.

January 22, 2024
Explaining dementia to children

“Why doesn’t granny know me anymore?” This is the sort of question that a young child might ask when a grandparent is affected by dementia. Professor June Andrews explains how you can help young people in your family understand the condition.

January 21, 2024
Breaking down the taboos around terminal illness

A new book, “Going Gentle” by Dr Philip Graham, explores some of the key issues around a topic that all of us, at some point, have to face up to – and offers practical advice based on the experiences of those who have lost loved ones. Review by Tony Watts OBE

January 21, 2024
Make sure you top up your State Pension while you can!

Unsure if you’re on course to receive a full State Pension when you retire? Confused by whether or not it would be worth buying top-ups to fill any gaps? Then, says Richard Collinson, CEO of AAA members RetireEasy, read on.

January 20, 2024
The importance of community as we age

On the whole, writes Jo Volpe, Chief Executive Officer, Leeds Older People’s Forum, people want a healthy and happy later life – to have a “good innings” – and our local community groups are so vital for this as we age.

January 20, 2024
New films bring home the reality of pensioner poverty

Actors Jane Asher and Vincent Ebrahim star in the first two in a series of powerful films created by Independent Age to tackle the stigma of poverty in later life.

January 20, 2024
Travelling the bereavement journey

Alan Fairfax, in this blog kindly provided through AAA member Silver Marketing, explains how his life and his lifestyle have changed both since his retirement – and subsequently becoming a widower.

January 20, 2024
Retirement living: why is something that’s so badly needed struggling to fulfil its potential?

In a report produced in partnership with the Silver Marketing Association, specialist later life and property writer Tony Watts OBE interviews marketers from four leading retirement providers to find out the challenges to increasing sales… and the solutions being applied.

January 20, 2024
North East older people create a platform against ageism

Older people in the North East have created a new website designed for older activists to share their experiences and expertise with others.

January 20, 2024
Older Londoners concerned about their ability to access healthcare

Research conducted by Age UK London shows that almost two thirds of older Londoners (63%) are concerned about their ability to access healthcare when they need it.

January 20, 2024

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