Removing serious fall hazards from older people’s homes would save NHS £330m a year
New analysis conducted for the Centre for Ageing Better by built environment experts BRE (Building…
University of Worcester launches martial arts training course to help older people fall safely
The University of Worcester has developed a programme which trains older people to fall safely…
ADASS survey reveals council overspending due to older people requiring more home care support
People are needing more complex care and support due to illness and disability, but local…
Comment: Why being age-friendly makes perfect sense for customer-facing businesses
Rebecca Bayliss, Age-Friendly Programme Manager at The Centre for Ageing Better, explains how customer-facing businesses,…
Study finds link between playing an instrument and better brain health in older adults
Engaging in music throughout life is associated with better brain health in older age, according…
Leonard Cheshire calls for urgent Government funding following “devastating” social care report
Disability charity Leonard Cheshire has stated that there is now a "window of opportunity" for…
Startup school for seniors steps up as more over-50s embrace self-employment
Startup School for Seniors, a government-funded online programme, has recently been honoured with the prestigious…
Health and Social Care Secretary supporting older people to maintain independence for longer
Newly appointed Health and Social Care Secretary Victoria Atkins has stated that the UK Government…
Ageing Better reveals almost one million more workers aged 65 and above since the millennium
There are now almost one million more workers aged 65 and above in the…
Age UK research finds that 4 in 5 of older people are missing out on energy bill support
New figures published by Age UK show that the Energy Bills Support Scheme (EBSS) Alternative…