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Ageing is a natural part of life – a journey every human experiences in one way or another. As we grow older, our bodies and minds go through gradual changes that can affect how we feel, move, and function. While many of these changes are completely normal, they also mean that older adults are more likely to face a range of health issues.
The global population is ageing at an unprecedented rate. According to the World Health Organization, by 2030, one in six people in the world will be aged 60 years or over. By 2050, the world’s population of people aged 60 years and older will double (2.1 billion).
Getting older is something everyone goes through, and it brings changes to our bodies and minds. It’s normal for our thinking and memory to change a bit as we age, but these changes are different for each person. Some people might notice small differences in how quickly they think or remember things, while others stay sharp for a long time.
£1.5 billion of funding has been granted to transform a hospital into a neighbourhood designed for people to thrive as they age.
By Chris Osuh, Community Affairs Correspondent
This bizarre bias serves as a reminder that our backwards society remains obsessed with youth.
By Lucy Burton, Employment Editor
The newly published Age-friendly Communities Impact Report shows how the UK Network, made up of more than 90 communities and representing more than 4,000 local partners, is having a significant impact on the lives of older people living in their local areas.
By Charlotte Lewis, Senior Programme Manager - Localities
The more time younger and older people spend together, the more both parties benefit. Children have a warm and infectious energy, which can help to bring so much joy to the elderly. In fact, research shows that connecting youths with seniors can help to boost confidence, increase communication, and improve memory
People worldwide are living longer. Today most people can expect to live into their sixties and beyond. Every country in the world is experiencing growth in both the size and the proportion of older persons in the population.
New Age UK report finds older people are often struggling due to insufficient access to high-quality NHS treatment, as well as social care, and that the system is currently under-prepared for population ageing.
Age UK strongly supports Lord Darzi’s conclusion that the answer lies in focusing more on prevention and early intervention, supporting older people at home or in a care home to stay fit and well.
From a diagnosis lottery to a spiralling bill we look at the UK’s battle with the disease.
By Michael Goodier and Raphael Boyd
Respect your elders is a phrase often repeated to children and that you are likely to have heard many times yourself. But what does it mean and why is it so important for younger generations to give respect to older people?
The brain function of older generations is improving, with the gap between old and young healthy adults lessening, according to research by Nottingham Trent University.
By Helen Breese
Almost half (41%) of people aged 50 and over who are not yet fully retired are concerned about living in economic hardship after they stop working, according to new research by the older people’s financial hardship charity Independent Age.
The new data also reveals that significant proportions of the population have concerns about their mobility, mental function, competency in their jobs, and ability to drive as they get older.
Maria Branyas, the oldest woman in the world at 116, has agreed to help Spanish scientists.
By Amelia Neath
A reduction in the amount of time spent physically active when adults are over 60 years old is linked to lower quality of life, a Cambridge study of almost 1,500 adults has shown.
Dementia is an umbrella term for a range of progressive conditions that affect the brain.
In the rapidly evolving landscape of service provision, older individuals in the United Kingdom often find themselves facing a myriad of challenges when attempting to access essential services. From healthcare to technology, the difficulties encountered by older people are multifaceted and impact their overall wellbeing. This blog aims to shed light on the various obstacles faced by older people in the UK and advocates for the creation of more inclusive and age-friendly services.
If you don’t think that ageism is a serious issue that urgently needs addressing, maybe these facts will make you think again.
Most people think that being ageist is just a bit of fun. But ageist attitudes actually cause significant harm, writes Dr Aideen Young, our Senior Evidence Manager.
Medically reviewed by Lauren Castiello, MS, AGNP-C – Written by Kirsten Nunez
