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5.8m aged 65+ either unable to use the internet easily or aren’t online at all
Alarming new analysis carried out by Age UK reveals that almost half (46%) of over-65s in the UK are unable to complete all eight of the most fundamental tasks required to use the internet safely and successfully.
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AI-driven community facilitator “Squiboon” amongst Design Age Institute’s newest Award Winners
Age Action Alliance members Design Age Institute at the Royal College of Art has announced the latest round of investment from their Pathfinder Innovation Programme, which invests in good design to help bring an array of products and services for the UK’s ageing population towards market.
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Loneliness in later life: research project aims to help identify the causes
Could YOU spare time to help researchers better understand the causes and challenges of loneliness? If so, do please read on!
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A week-long celebration of the impact of community transport
Between October 16 and 21st, 2023, communities across the UK will celebrate the vital role and inspiring work of Alliance members Community Transport (CT) in helping millions of people to stay independent, participate in their communities and access essential public services and employment.
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Older people struggling to pay for broadband at risk of further financial losses
Nearly half (48%) of older people in England on a low income have struggled to keep up with their broadband bill in the last six months, according to new research from the older people’s charity Independent Age – putting them at risk of further financial hardship and being digitally excluded.
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Webinar gives an introduction to creating an “Age-friendly Community”
Exactly what is an Age-friendly Community? What are the challenges and opportunities? And how do you go about creating one? Now is your chance to find out.
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Age UK launches new support programme for older LGBT+ veterans
Age UK launches new support programme for older LGBT+ veterans
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The digital divide: many older people struggling to access public services
Most local authorities now strongly encourage people to access services digitally and in some cases do not offer offline alternatives at all, or not in a way that makes them easy to find and access.
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Report from older people’s forum lays bare the impact of Covid – and looks ahead to the “new normal”
“Nobody understands the needs of the elderly until they are old themselves. Believe me.”
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Let’s talk: AI innovators looking for housing and care collaborators to build cohesive communities and combat isolation
If you’re intrigued about the opportunities for positive change that Artificial Intelligence could deliver, here’s an opportunity to be on board with an exciting new project funded by UKRI Healthy Ageing Challenge.
