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The “scandal” of homelessness among older people condemned

Independent Age has condemned new figures that show that in the latest quarter the number of homeless older people has gone up again, to 2,610.

March 1, 2024
New Age UK report calls for urgent reform of Windrush Compensation Scheme

Almost five years since its creation fewer than one in seven of all those entitled have been compensated. Fifty three people have already died waiting for their claims to be processed.

March 1, 2024
Shipshape and Bristol fashion: all aboard for better mental health

This February saw the launch of a new boat in Bristol harbour… one which is designed to help improve the mental health of local older people.

February 28, 2024
Only Fools and Horses actress highlights “life-changing” support for older people

Actress Sue Holderness is calling on people over 65 to check they are receiving all of the financial support they are entitled to.

February 28, 2024
England’s first ever anti-ageism campaign launches

Are you ageist? England’s first ever anti-ageism campaign launches as new research reveals high levels of age discrimination.

February 20, 2024
Inclusivity delivers a hospitality bonus

Getting diversity, equity and inclusion right leads to better customer experience and increased visitor numbers, and The International Longevity Centre (ILC) has launched an inspiring short film sharing best practice in hospitality.

February 20, 2024
“Judge” Rob Rinder’s new Ambassador role to tackle loneliness

TV personality Rob Rinder has become the first celebrity Ambassador for AAA members Two Generations, a social enterprise offering a national Homesharing service.

February 20, 2024
Energy crisis “still causing misery for the poorest pensioners”

In a new report, Age UK warns that older people living in a household with an income less than £20,000 per year and not in receipt of means tested benefits, have faced particularly steep challenges with managing through recent times.

February 9, 2024
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

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