Commissioner for Older People and Ageing We’re calling for an independent commissioner to champion the rights of older people and ensure policymaking considers the needs of England's ageing population.

They would have a say in policy and legislation and suggest ways to tackle inequalities in later life.

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#AgeingBetter #AgeingPopulation #AgeingSociety #Ageing #OlderPeople

Bianca Rossetti: Delivering pride in place for all ages An understanding of good public realm design and meaningful community engagement are key to ensuring an age-friendly transformation of our communities,

"But that level of contentment is on the decline, with fewer people aged 50-64 feeling satisfied with their neighbourhood than before the pandemic." Says our Programme Manager.

Read more in this article in Local Government Chronicle: buff.ly/gJp4fcA

#AgeFriendlyUK #Ageing #AgeingPopulation

The UK is witnessing a boom in 'Boomer' care as the private elderly social care sector expands rapidly to meet the needs of the country’s ageing population.

healthcaretoday.com/article/boom...

#Healthcare #PrivateHealth #ElderlyCare #SocialCare #PublicHealth #AgeingPopulation

If you can keep your head ….

#Loneliness
#AgeingPopulation
#Demographics
#FallingBirthRates
#MemeForToday

Most UK towns would do well to pedestrianise ~ People enjoying their community, restaurants & shops without the traffic dangers. Central for a #wellbeingeconomy an #ageingpopulation & thriving #community 🏫🌳🏘️

📈 Nationally, the proportion of households led by over-65s will increase from 29% to 35% by 2047, according to Telegraph analysis.

CPC-CG Director @janefalkingham.bsky.social and CG Co-Director @melindacmills.bsky.social discuss the complexities of the UK's #ageingpopulation ⬇️ @bspsuk.bsky.social

The nation’s healthy life expectancy continues to decline significantly since the end of the pandemic The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has just published new data showing the number of years people born in the UK could expect to spend in “good” general health.

Read more in our news story: buff.ly/FKe5IRr

#Ageing #AgeingInTheUK #AgeingInEngland #AgeingPopulation #AgeingSociety

Care decisions for ageing parents require clarity, not urgency.

Families often struggle with:

• When to begin care at home
• How to introduce outside support respectfully
• How to align siblings
• How to preserve independence

#CareAtHomeUK #AgeingPopulation #LaterLifeCare #FamilySupport #homecare

Japan is facing a dementia crisis – can technology help? Elderly people aged 65 and over now make up nearly 30% of Japan's population.

Australia won’t be far behind this type of trauma happening.
#AgeingPopulation
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HAPPI Awareness Week returns on 15 Dec! We’ll be sharing new insights, resources & stories celebrating housing for an #AgeingPopulation.

Got a #HAPPI-inspired scheme? Submit by 8 Dec👇
info@housinglin.org.uk for a chance to be featured!

Read on: www.housinglin.org.uk/News/HAPPI-A... #HAW25 #HAPPI

My generation will grow old too, let’s invest in a better system By Muhammad Aiman Ahmad Suhaimy Malaysia is about to become an ageing nation. According to population projections, by 2030, people aged 60 and above will represent at least 15% of the population. This ageing trend is not only a social concern; it is also a national and economic issue that needs to be addressed with […]

My generation will grow old too, let’s invest in a better system #AgeingPopulation #ElderlyCare #SustainableAging #HealthyAging #InvestInFuture

Society | The State of Ageing 2025 Older people take on varied roles in their communities but frequently come up against barriers of ageism, digital exclusion and cutbacks in local amenities and services.

Older people take on varied roles in their communities but frequently come up against barriers of ageism, digital exclusion and cutbacks in local amenities and services.

More here: ageing-better.org.uk/society-stat...

#OlderAge #AgeingSociety #AgeingPopulation #Age #OlderWomen

Find out more of what she had to say here: buff.ly/f7dye2N

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Society | The State of Ageing 2025 Older people take on varied roles in their communities but frequently come up against barriers of ageism, digital exclusion and cutbacks in local amenities and services.

Find out more about Society in our latest State of Ageing 2025 chapter, available in full here: buff.ly/qbmgFW3

#OlderAge #AgeingSociety #AgeingPopulation #OlderPeople #Age

How can we support greater physical activity in an ageing society? Our Chief Executive, Dr Carole Easton OBE, appeared before the Parliamentary Health and Social Care Committee today to discuss physical activity in an ageing society.

We must act now to support healthy ageing and ensure today’s older people - and future generations - are not left behind.

Find out more on our website, read our latest blog here: ageing-better.org.uk/blogs/how-ca...

#OlderAge #AgeingPopulation #HealthyAgeing #AgeingSociety #AgeingBetter

Community, Connection, and Inequality: Rethinking Ageing in England Alongside many other elements that contribute to a good later life are the communities we live in. Being part of a community provides a sense of belonging and support which are vital for psychological...

Says our Senior Evidence Manager for Research, Impact and Voice, Dr. Aideen Young.

Read more in our latest blog: ageing-better.org.uk/news/communi...

#AgeingInEngland #AgeingSociety #AgeingPopulation #AgeingBetter #OlderAge

The cost-of-living crisis is making people's mental and physical health worse

The proportion of people who feel they belong to their neighbourhood increases with age

Our older population is becoming more ethnically diverse

Older people are the most likely to live in the hardest to heat homes

Want to learn more about our ageing population?

This set of engaging and accessible illustrated infographics summarise statistics from our State of Ageing report.

You can download the set, for free, here: buff.ly/DbQBHtA

#Ageing #AgeingPopulation #OlderAge #AgeingCommunities #Age

✨NEW #HAPPIHour webinar✨

Almshouses Reimagined: Building partnerships to evolve housing for today’s older communities 🏡

📅 7 Oct 2025 | 🕓 4-5pm | 🌎 Online

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Age-friendly Community Survey We have developed a Community Survey template and guidance to help you understand older residents’ experiences and priorities around ageing.

Download now and get started: buff.ly/yd1fU9i

#AgeFriendlyUK #Ageing #OlderCommunities #AgeingPopulation #AgeingSociety

Cheap Houses, Expensive Politics: Italy, Ageing Populations and Immigration - Industrial Estate of Mind Italy’s €1 houses reveal the real cost of an ageing population. Why immigration is the only way to keep rich economies alive — including Britain’s.

Italy’s €1 houses look like a dream — but they reveal the nightmare of ageing populations, immigration politics, and the future of rich economies.
#Immigration #AgeingPopulation #Economics #UKPolitics #Italy #Migration #Demographics

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🍂New season, new insights!

This Autumn/Winter, join our #HAPPIHour webinars covering fire safety, dementia-friendly design, community-led housing, Scotland’s strategy, and much more.

✨Save your spot: www.housinglin.org.uk/Events/Forth...
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India’s ageing crisis has a gender angle | Policy Circle India’s ageing crisis is female-led, but policies remain blind to women’s work, health, and retirement needs. #ageing #gender

From #pensions to property rights, India must act now to make its #ageingpolicy inclusive and #gendersensitive. #ageingpopulation
www.policycircle.org/opinion/indi...

Beyond Curious with LCP: Demographics, markets and the economy In this episode, Stuart McDonald is joined by Amlan Roy, Partner at LCP and global macro-finance researcher, to discuss how demographics shape economies, markets, and policy — and why age alone doesn’...

Demographic changes are reshaping economies.

In my latest podcast with Amlan Roy we explore:
• Falling fertility & ageing populations
• Migration & skills
• Intergenerational fairness
• Growth, markets & policy

🎙️ Listen here: www.lcp.com/en/podcasts/...

#Demographics #Economics #AgeingPopulation

✨Free Housing LIN membership = access to exclusive insight, weekly policy news, and cutting-edge research.

Join our community and receive our weekly newsletter, #HLINks from 8th September: www.housinglin.org.uk/your-account... #Housing #Health #Care #Research #AgeingPopulation

Beyond Curious with LCP: Medical innovation and the ageing population challenge In this episode, LCP's Stuart McDonald and Dr Ben Bray discuss AI and healthcare, and whether innovation can tackle NHS pressures.

🎧 In today's episode I’m joined by Dr Ben Bray to discuss the impact of AI in healthcare. Will AI help the NHS to cope with ever-increasing demand from our #AgeingPopulation?

Ben’s verdict? AI won’t replace doctors – but it can help them focus on what matters most.

www.lcp.com/en/podcasts/...

DWP issued state pension warning hours after major announcement It comes after the Government announced an early review of the state pension age amid concerns about a lack of saving among older people and cost-of-living pressures.

Read more about the recent review of the state pension age and our thoughts in this article from @express.co.uk.

Read in full here: buff.ly/Sjnmn9e

#StatePension #AgeingPopulation #AgeingBetter #AgeingSociety #OlderPeople

Curious about the future of housing for older people?

Free Housing LIN membership gives you early access to our popular HAPPI Hour events + sector news.

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#Housing #Health #Care #AgeingPopulation #HousingForOlderPeople #LearningDisabilities

The demographic trends shaping our future In this episode, Jill Ampleford and Stuart McDonald discuss the upcoming season exploring the demographic trends shaping our future – from population health and life expectancy to migration and fertil...

🎙️ New podcast series!

In 'Beyond Curious with LCP' my guests and I will explore how changing demographic trends are reshaping our lives. We'll discuss impacts on pensions, healthcare, workplaces and the economy.

🎧 Listen here: www.lcp.com/en/podcasts/...

#Longevity #Demographics #AgeingPopulation

| Age without limits The Age Without Limits campaign aims to change the way we all think about ageing and support a growing movement of people and organisations working to make society more age-inclusive.

Want some inspiration? Check out our #IDOP2025 photo collection in our age-positive image library: buff.ly/MSsQxVK

#PositiveAgeing #Communities #AgeFriendlyUK #AgeingSociety #AgeingPopulation