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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
New films bring home the reality of pensioner poverty

Actors Jane Asher and Vincent Ebrahim star in the first two in a series of powerful films created by Independent Age to tackle the stigma of poverty in later life.

January 20, 2024
North East older people create a platform against ageism

Older people in the North East have created a new website designed for older activists to share their experiences and expertise with others.

January 20, 2024
Older Londoners concerned about their ability to access healthcare

Research conducted by Age UK London shows that almost two thirds of older Londoners (63%) are concerned about their ability to access healthcare when they need it.

January 20, 2024
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
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
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

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