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This week is #GlobalIntergenerationalWeek, an awareness week encouraging everyone to embrace intergenerational practice and relationships. Celebrating people of all ages coming together is laudable, writes our Chief Executive, Dr Carole Easton OBE. But does the term

We are excited to have been selected to host a UK Research and Innovation Fellow, whose remit will be to improve policy and decision making on healthy ageing. “The announcement of a Fellowship is great news for us and enables us to develop innovative research approaches to understanding and

Connections across generations are vital for creating a future free from ageism. This #GlobalInternenerationalWeek be sure to check out all of the intergenerational photos we have available as a part of our free, age-positive image library which can be used both online and for

"In England alone, the number of people in their 50s has increased by 47% since 1985, and there are three times as many people aged over 85 as there were 40 years ago. These statistics mean that we have an obligation to consider our ageing population as a starting point – indeed

How do you feel about working in older age? Sadly one million people aged 50-64 would like to be in work but aren't. It's time we made a change. Sign up to the Age-friendly Employer Pledge and show you recognise the value of older workers. The Age-friendly Employer Pledge is a

Do you feel that it is important to look after your mental health? "Mental health conditions are often under-recognised in older people, and this means that they can go untreated. Sometimes this due to the stigma surrounding poor mental health in older people, meaning that those

1/2 Dr Emily Andrews from @ageing_better: “For me the most striking statistic is that amongst the over 25s the highest rate of adult poverty is people aged 60 until State Pension age… Almost one in four people aged 60 until State Pension age are in poverty…”

“Being told someone over 50 isn’t ‘the right fit’ is a familiar line,” writes Sarah Ingram is on Bluesky. It's great to see our @AgeWithoutLimit campaign in Metro featuring our storytellers Sally and Ralph who share their experiences about ageism in recruitment and the workplace so

"An ageing population will require collaboration and joined-up thinking to deliver innovative policy solutions and meet the needs of the future." Brilliant to see the Daily Express highlighting this issue that Wales and Northern Ireland have a Commissioner for Older People and

It's time to smash ageism. BBC The Traitors icon Diane Carson joined our #AgeWithoutLimits campaign alongside supporters Genny, Penny, and Bill at our rage room experience to smash stuff destined for landfill and painted with ageist phrases and stats, driving the point home that

“Libraries are amazing places to promote positive LGBT+ role models and resources. That’s what they’re all about: access to information.” Says Lizzie, an older LGBT+ person photographed as a part of our age-positive image library. We are committed to ensuring those of all ages,

Our research has found that sadly the impact of ageism on an individual’s physical and mental health will ultimately lead to increases in the long-term costs of health and social care services. This week is #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek, you can read our 'Ageism: What's the harm?'

"Tackling age-based prejudice is essential to allow people to fully realise their potential as they get older - to the benefit of themselves and society more broadly." Says our Senior Evidence Manager, Dr. Aideen Young at the launch of the 'Shifting representations of ageing in

Do you think it is important to look after your mental health in older age? Due to commonly held stereotypes about older people, signs of depression and anxiety are often overlooked and assumed to be a result of getting older. As a result, older people with mental health

👵🏾 By 2050, the number of over-65s in the #Commonwealth is set to more than double. 🎥 Ahead of #37CHMM, Dame Carol Black, Chair of Ageing Better, highlights why investing in healthy ageing is essential to the Commonwealth’s future. 🔗 Learn more: bit.ly/4lgUAyF

At the Age-friendly Futures event we found out that many older people with mental health challenges are less likely to be offered talking therapies, but they are more likely to be responsive to treatment. It's time we made a change. Find out more in our blog from Media Officer,

This week our Head of Ageism Campaign, Harriet Bayliss, and our Senior Evidence Manager, Dr Aideen Young attended the launch of the 'Shifting representations of ageing in advertising, the media, and the creative industries' report. The report explores ways to change how ageing

On Wednesday 11 June, let’s celebrate our ages together! We are all ageing, all the time. When we proudly celebrate our ages, we help challenge the ageism that limits us all. Join us in creating big change with small celebrations this @AgeWithoutLimit Day. Find out how you can

What do a book giveaway, last minute ideas to celebrate Age Without Limits Day, the latest campaign from Age UK, and who's behind the adverts that we see, all have in common? All of this is packed into the next edition of Age Without Limits campaign newsletter! (Plus hear how

Both Wales and Northern Ireland have a Commissioner for Older People and Ageing but England doesn't. Why not? 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. More