Tag Archives: ageing society

Navigating unchartered waters

Navigating unchartered waters

The U.K. is moving into uncharted waters. Never have so many lived for so long. Fifty years ago only around one in ten of the population were over 65. Today it is one in six and expected to reach one ...
State pension age has to rise further

State pension age has to rise further

Removing barriers for older people to remain in work has the potential to contribute greatly to the health of individuals and the affordability of public services. That’s one of the findings from a re ...
Our ageing population

Our ageing population

The story of our ageing society is often told in terms of a growing population of “older people”. But what does that term even mean? That’s a question that is asked by the UK specialist think tank, Th ...
Unleashing potential to improve later life

Unleashing potential to improve later life

A pioneering new programme is hoping to harness the full potential of social entrepreneurs to transform the experience of our ageing society, and create a legacy for people in later life. #TransformAg ...