Ageing population
The hlcarpenter's Ageing Population project is an eight-month series of events and online content exploring how society can support the growing number of older people. It is supported by funding from
Hanover,
Independent Age,
British Red Cross and
PA Consulting Group. All editorial is independent of the sponsors, unless labelled advertisement feature
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‘Very sheltered’ housing offers specialist services as an add-on – but is it, increasingly, only for the affluent?
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From tackling isolation in Leicester to better footpaths in Dhaka, you shared your experiences of how cities could be improved for older generations
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Cities around the world are seeing a rise in ageing populations. Wherever you live, share your experiences of urban life in older age and how it can be improved
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Guardian event hears calls for a new social movement to put demographic change on the agenda
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Register for hlcarpenter.com’s free event
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Problems arise from attempts to describe the ageing population as a single entity because of the huge age range
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The main points from our discussion on how to make the best use of older people’s skills, knowledge and experience
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Join our panel on Wednesday 25 March from noon till 2pm to discuss how to make the best use of older people’s skills, knowledge and experience
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The over-65 population could double in the next 20 years – but paying for their state pensions has not been mentioned as an election issue
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Initiatives to revitalise remote areas, such as copying Airbnb, will founder without a lifeline to education, healthcare and other public services
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Dementia affects one in five people over 80 and its global prevalence doubles every 20 years. Now is the time to act
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From older people getting into more car accidents to worries about falling, here are some of our favourite ageing myths busted
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Increasing numbers of older people are marrying or entering civil partnerships. Sarah Johnson hears two couples’ stories
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We want to hear your thoughts and experiences around dating and marriage in later life
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Words like elderly, frail, past it, over the hill, decrepit diminish the value of older adults
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Older LBG people are more likely to suffer anxiety and depression and resort to tobacco, drink and drugs
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Whoever wins the next election should do more for older voters. Stephen Burke suggests how they can start to make society fit for ageing
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Register for hlcarpenter.com’s hustings event
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From the perils of red meat to the supposed benefits of red wine, here are some of our favourite food myths debunked
Jonathan Jones on art Is David Hockney right to say painting is an old man's art?