Optimism for our ageing society

Loneliness can be an issue for the older generation. Look for the signs and offer a smile, say experts

Buying a house is often seen as a life milestone, but what if it never happens? Claire Weekes shares why she’s letting go of the pressure

The models of ageing I saw as a child did not make it look aspirational. My grandparents lived lives that seemed small and entirely domestic. A 20-pack a day and a whisky, a cup of tea and a biscuit a

How old do you want to be when you die? Grim, I know. But seriously, think about it. More importantly, what kind of life do you want to be living right up until that moment? I ask because I have a pla

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