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Solution of the week: home adaptations sooner rather than later

As we age, write ILC UK, most of us are likely to need to adapt our homes to make them easier for us to navigate. Simple adaptations to the home can keep us independent for longer.

March 3, 2023
If the Government really wants to get older people back to work, here’s what they have to do…

Regional strategies, an improved understanding of the needs and circumstances of older workers and an end to the pernicious effects of ageism… just some of what is needed if older people are to play a full part in the workplace. By AAA members Wise Age.

March 2, 2023
Time running out to boost your State Pension

If you’re heading towards retirement and have historic holes in your National Insurance (NI) record, time is fast running out to fill them… and take advantage of the generous DWP scheme which allows people to plug payment gaps.

March 1, 2023
Housing an ageing population: the consumer’s perspective

Tony Watts OBE gave a presentation to a Housing LIN “Festival of Ideas” conference on 27 February, 2023: this is a blog version of that talk.

February 27, 2023
Can packaging be “ageist”?

A story in the Daily Mail (writes Tony Watts OBE) describes an online petition hoping to get the Government to address the issue of packaging: in particular, its frequent inaccessibility to many older people.

February 22, 2023
Older People’s Advocacy Alliance delivers free resources to help older people speak up

AAA members the Older People’s Advocacy Alliance( OPAAL) have just published a series of free to download checklists, that will enable older people to better prepare for important conversations, and to speak up about their needs and wants.

February 22, 2023
Pensioner poverty stalks the streets of the UK’s richest city

London, Britain’s richest city, also has the accolade of leading the pensioner poverty league. By Tim Whitaker, Trustee of Wise Age

February 6, 2023
Rethinking, rebalancing and redesigning social care

Paul Marshall, CEO of NDTi, writes about his reflections on the Archbishops’ Commission and House of Lords Adult Social Care Committee reports.

January 25, 2023
Too old to get travel insurance? Think again!

Many older people can be put off travelling abroad because they feel that it’s too hard to get travel insurance, especially if they have pre-existing medical conditions… but that doesn’t have to be the case.

January 25, 2023
“Older workers hold key” for UK firms experiencing worker shortages

Kim Chaplain says older workers can play a key role in growing the economy and filling in labour and skills shortages… but too many are leaving the workforce when they still have so much to offer.

January 9, 2023

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