Skip to content

The Age Action Alliance
Who We Are
Latest news
Your voices
Areas for action
Publications
Contact us

Search

Author: Tony Watts

Are you ageist? England’s first ever anti-ageism campaign launches

The Centre for Ageing Better has launched “Age Without Limits”, a hard-hitting new campaign highlighting the issue of ageism.

January 16, 2024
Life expectancy decline hits economy and workforce

Life expectancy for people aged over 50 has started to fall, new research from the International Longevity Centre – UK (ILC) reveals. The think tank finds that changes to the health and life expectancy of people over 50 will have a significant impact on the economy.

December 22, 2023
A dozen benefits of older workers to employers

With labour and skills shortages across employment sectors and to mark Older Workers Week at the end of November, Chris Walsh, Chief Executive of Wise Age sets out 12 of the great reasons to employ older people.

December 4, 2023
It’s be lonely this Christmas… for more than 2 million older people

New statistics from Age UK show just how difficult and lonely this Christmas will be for older people in the UK.

December 4, 2023
Whither an Age Friendly London?

After many years work, effort, and lobbying, London finally has an Age Friendly Action Plan. But, asks Tim Whitaker, a Trustee of Wise Age, will the plan make a difference and lead to concrete improvements in the lives of older people?

December 3, 2023
Want to carry on working in good health? Try thinking flexibly!

When do you plan to retire? Whatever age it is, you’ll want to reach that point in good health in order to enjoy your retirement to the full. Changing the way you work could just help you do that… By Tony Watts OBE

December 3, 2023
Dementia: what legal and financial planning should I consider?

From whether you should be paying for care through to sorting out an LPA, Professor June Andrews looks at some of the key things to consider if you or a loved one have dementia.

December 3, 2023
National care charity MHA launches lifestyle and wellness app

The UK’s largest charity care provider, MHA, has launched MHA Active, an app offering tailored lifestyle and wellbeing content for older people, with the aim of keeping minds and bodies active.

December 3, 2023
Scheme to decarbonise housing stock scoops prestigious Ashden Award for Energy Innovation

It’s only been 12 months since the launch of Retrofit Credits, a new initiative from AAA members HACT and its partners PNZ Carbon, but it has already been successful in winning the prestigious annual Ashden Award for Energy Innovation in the UK.

December 3, 2023
Ageing in place technology: revolutionising retirement living

The innovation team from ExtraCare Charitable Trust recently triumphed at the Senior Housing Awards, winning the “Best Use of Technology in Seniors Housing” award. Here, their Research and Technology Lead Kerry Stack explains how their appliance of science is breaking down barriers and helping older people age in place.

December 3, 2023

←Previous Page

1 … 20 21 22 23 24 … 39