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Author: Tony Watts

Healthy ageing… let’s hear it for the men fitness instructors!

While the majority of fitness instructors are ladies, the success of coaches like Lance Fermor shows that there’s a real demand for more older men to join their ranks.

February 9, 2026
Connecting LGBTQ+ communities through housing

Tonic Housing opened the first LGBTQ+ retirement community in the UK in 2021. Tony Watts OBE asks Bob Green, their Head of Operations, how housing can bring the generations together.

February 7, 2026
Five million over 50s “think their sexual health needs are overlooked by doctors”

Age UK has launched a new initiative called “Still Got It” to promote the release of its first ever guide focused on sex, relationships and intimacy.

February 5, 2026
New housing partnership to deliver 300+ affordable later living homes

A new partnership between Housing 21 and Churchill Living Partnerships is promising to deliver over 300 homes for older people across England.

January 29, 2026
The pioneering group helping stroke-affected people get back to work

AAA members Bristol After Stroke are part of a ground-breaking group in Bristol helping those who have had a stroke prepare for returning to work.

January 23, 2026
“Exponential increase” in people aged 65+ experiencing up to three days of “corridor care”

Shocking new analysis by Age UK for the period 2024/25 shows there were more than 100,000 instances of over-65s waiting between one and three days in A&E after a decision to admit them had been made.

January 21, 2026
All strength to your legs…

BBC features simple exercise device from AAA members Trainor Jim that “could save NHS billions”

December 17, 2025
Probably the best resident-brewed beer in the world!

Residents at St Monica Trust in Bristol have been raising a glass to the successful launch of their own beer.

November 21, 2025
1 in 5 older adults on low income “can’t cover £50 cost”

One in five older people (21%) living on a low income would find it difficult or impossible to cover an unexpected bill of £50 without borrowing money, according to new research by Independent Age.

November 18, 2025
Greater Manchester “could unlock billions by reimagining nightlife for all ages”

A new ILC and Greater Manchester Combined Authority report calls for later libraries open schools and a “Too Good to Miss” App to make evenings accessible affordable and age friendly.

November 14, 2025

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