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National Children and Adult Services Conference Extra-care housing offers older people independence and reassurance

‘Very sheltered’ housing offers specialist services as an add-on – but is it, increasingly, only for the affluent?

Published: 3:37 AM

Jonathan Jones on art Is David Hockney right to say painting is an old man's art?

At 78, the artist is working harder than ever as he prepared to exhibit 83 new works in London. But does experience make every artist better with the years?

Published: 11:30 AM

Ageing cities 'Teach young people we are not going to move over': stories of ageing in cities

From tackling isolation in Leicester to better footpaths in Dhaka, you shared your experiences of how cities could be improved for older generations

Published: 9:38 AM

Ageing cities How can cities be improved for older people? Share your experiences

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

Published: 6:16 AM

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

Published: 6:07 AM

How should the government prepare for an ageing population?

Register for the Guardian’s free event

Published: 6:43 AM

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

Published: 4:28 AM

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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

Published: 10:28 AM

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

Published: 5:17 AM

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

Published: 4:00 AM

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

Published: 4:00 AM

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

Published: 2:45 AM

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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

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‘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

Published: 3:01 AM

Love in later life: share your stories with us

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

Published: 6:30 AM

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

Published: 3:00 AM

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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

Published: 4:33 AM

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

Published: 6:06 AM

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

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Published: 9:33 AM

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

Published: 3:30 AM

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