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Ageing population

The Guardian'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

12 September 2022

  • Guardian Money in your 60s Jamie Wignall web

    How to save money when you’re 60-plus

    Claim deals in restaurants and pubs, in cinemas and theatres and when travelling by train or coach

21 July 2015

  • Man using iPhone

    How can politicians face up to the challenge of the ageing population?

    Guardian event hears calls for a new social movement to put demographic change on the agenda

3 June 2015

  • Joan Bakewell

    How should the government prepare for an ageing population?

    Register for the Guardian’s free event

31 March 2015

  • keeping fit

    Sod 70! I hate being one of 'the elderly' but not for the reasons you may think

    Muir Gray
    Problems arise from attempts to describe the ageing population as a single entity because of the huge age range

30 March 2015

  • Man and woman walking

    How can older people play a bigger role in society?

    The main points from our discussion on how to make the best use of older people’s skills, knowledge and experience

24 March 2015

  • women sitting in the sun

    How can we build a better society for older people? Live discussion

    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

18 March 2015

  • piggy banks

    How will future governments fund retired workers?

    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

11 March 2015

  • Dog sled team Finland

    Ageing villages of northern Finland where ancient way of life is dying out

    Initiatives to revitalise remote areas, such as copying Airbnb, will founder without a lifeline to education, healthcare and other public services

25 February 2015

  • research lab

    It will take more than scientific brilliance to win the battle against dementia

    Ara Darzi
    Dementia affects one in five people over 80 and its global prevalence doubles every 20 years. Now is the time to act

18 February 2015

  • Lovers kissing

    Do older people lose interest in sex? Ten myths of ageing – debunked

    From older people getting into more car accidents to worries about falling, here are some of our favourite ageing myths busted

11 February 2015

  • Leslie and Barbara Baker

    ‘I thought I would never marry again, but I found love at the age of 80’

    Increasing numbers of older people are marrying or entering civil partnerships. Sarah Johnson hears two couples’ stories

5 February 2015

  • Dominique and Bob in Paris

    Love in later life: share your stories with us

    We want to hear your thoughts and experiences around dating and marriage in later life

4 February 2015

  • Elderly people road sign

    Who are you calling old? Let’s ditch ageist stereotypes

    Ros Altmann
    Words like elderly, frail, past it, over the hill, decrepit diminish the value of older adults

21 January 2015

  • Gay Pride March Through London

    Lesbian, gay and bisexual seniors face twin fears of old age and homophobia

    Older LBG people are more likely to suffer anxiety and depression and resort to tobacco, drink and drugs

14 January 2015

  • Bus stop

    Five things the next government should pledge for older people

    Stephen Burke
    Whoever wins the next election should do more for older voters. Stephen Burke suggests how they can start to make society fit for ageing

8 January 2015

  • Ballot box

    Preparing for an ageing population: what are the parties' policies?

    Register for the Guardian’s hustings event

7 January 2015

  • curry

    Can curry cure Alzheimer’s? Four healthy ageing diet myths busted

    From the perils of red meat to the supposed benefits of red wine, here are some of our favourite food myths debunked

22 December 2014

  • Christmas dinner

    Volunteers bring Christmas cheer to older people who may have spent day alone

    Around 400,000 people aged 65 or over are worried about being lonely this Christmas. But in rural North Yorkshire, friendly neighbours offer a joyous occasion with a visit from Santa. Sarah Johnson reports

17 December 2014

  • House for sale

    Last-time buyers: help older people to solve the housing crisis

    Stephen Burke
    The housing market has failed to respond to the growing number of older people who want to move somewhere easier to manage, writes Stephen Burke

9 December 2014

  • Older woman driving convertible sportscar

    Is society ready for its growing ageing population? Take part in our survey

    Guardian research aims to assess how well the UK is responding to demographic change
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