Your news, your stories, your later life
Discover the latest news and views on age and ageing – from analysis of what's hitting the headlines, to the big issues affecting older people.
Discover the latest news and views on age and ageing – from analysis of what's hitting the headlines, to the big issues affecting older people.
Big issues
Caroline Abrahams asks why care responsibilities often fall to women, and what society can do to better support carers.
Big issues
Flu is still a threat, even when the spring weather has arrived. Older people should ensure they're protected.
Big issues
Mervyn Kohler, Age UK's External Affairs Adviser, says banks shouldn't be pushing us to go cashless as we're not ready.
Big issues
Age UK Trafford has enlisted some canine companions to assist with dementia support groups. We meet some of them.
Big issues
Our homes play a major role in mental and physical health, especially as we age, but why is this connection ignored?
Big issues
Research tells us sex remains important in later life, but is there enough information available to older people?