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Free practical help for families and carers who worry about ageing relatives

A new free resource is now available from AAA members Age Space following research that has highlighted just how much time families and carers spend worrying about their elderly relatives.

March 6, 2023
How much of over-50s unemployment is down to the ageist attitudes of employers and recruitment agencies?

There are now 3.6 million 50-64 year olds not in work… a figure that is 300,000 higher than before the pandemic. But at least 500,000 want and need to work but cannot find a job.

March 3, 2023
Lives at risk because of the dilapidated state of older people’s housing

Older people in Wales are facing a housing crisis: Care & Repair Cymru’s new report looks at the challenges, causes and solutions to a threat targeting our oldest homeowners.

March 2, 2023
“Not enough to live on”: new report reveals stark reality of pensioner poverty in Scotland

The stark reality of living in poverty in later life in Scotland has been revealed, with a new report from Independent Age that details how older people are going without essentials including food and heating.

February 28, 2023
Housing to span the generations

Could the reimagining of a concept that goes back over a thousand years provide part of the solution to the severe housing and care problems facing Britain’s ageing population? AAA member Bob Durie OBE, having spent a lifetime in property, is looking to help pilot a new intergenerational housing project that he believes will do…

February 22, 2023
Act now to avoid another NHS catastrophe, warns Age UK

“The crisis in the NHS is largely a crisis in older people’s preventive care, and if we’re to avoid another catastrophic winter in nine months’ time we need to act now to fix it,” warns Age UK

February 20, 2023
“Government support needed” to enable older people back into work

Substantial government support for older workers should be included in the Spring Budget, says the Centre for Ageing Better, citing the latest ONS labour market data which shows that economic inactivity among older workers remains above pre-pandemic levels.

February 15, 2023
NDTi launches new research on widening care options

The National Development Team for Inclusion (NDTi) want to hear from social care commissioners and care providers about the care options available in their local areas.

February 15, 2023
New report reveals “devastating impact” of ageist attitudes”

The devastating impact of ageist attitudes on people, jobs, health, the economy and social cohesion has been revealed in a new report from The Centre For Ageing Better” called “Ageism: What’s The Harm?

February 8, 2023
Leeds project aims to overcome the digital inclusion barriers

Leeds Older People’s Forum and 100% Digital Leeds have been awarded DCMS funding to deliver a partnership project addressing and improving media literacy for older people from diverse communities.

January 27, 2023

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