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Author: Tony Watts

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”.

March 9, 2026
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%).

March 8, 2026
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.

March 5, 2026
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.

March 5, 2026
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.

February 20, 2026
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.

February 20, 2026
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.

February 18, 2026
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.

February 18, 2026
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.

February 16, 2026
Five Years of “U-Work”: Flexibility meets agility at Unilever

Michèle Dennison of ProAge explains the concept of U-Work, which reimagines the employment relationship.. and how it could transform the employment of older people.

February 16, 2026

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