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Investment in preventative health key to longer working lives
Across the G7 the UK leads the way in long working lives: But the wealthy world faces a long-term workforce crisis due to demographic change, argues the International Longevity Centre, and we still need to work another three to seven years to become a world leader and help our economy adapt to longer lives.
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Open University launches two free courses to improve the care of older people with learning disabilities
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Take Five to Age Well: empowering each of us towards longer, healthier lives
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Older people struggling to pay for broadband at risk of further financial losses
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Webinar gives an introduction to creating an “Age-friendly Community”
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A unique way to pay for residential care… without selling your home
Every year, thousands of elderly people and their families face the conundrum of how to pay for care home fees – which can typically be between £40,000 and £50,000 a year. We talk to Jeremy Nixey of Alliance member Shaw Lifetime Care, part of the charitable Shaw Foundation, about the unique option they offer.
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Age UK launches new support programme for older LGBT+ veterans
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6.6 million people worry they wouldn’t know how to support their older parents
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The digital divide: many older people struggling to access public services
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Financial fears and access barriers prevent one-third of those over 60 from spending
