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A THIRD of over-50s rent their home
A THIRD of over-50s rent their home The proportion of people aged over 50 renting has grown strongly in the last five years, says Saga. Zoopla reports that nearly a THIRD of people aged 50 and over now live in a rented home - up from just over one in...
Barriers to arts engagement deter older people, survey finds.
Barriers to arts engagement deter older people, survey finds. Physical access and social isolation emerge as key factors linked to a decline in arts engagement among older people. Arts Professional reports that only half of older people attend or...
Time the Turner prize grew up: why it needs to embrace the over-50s
Time the Turner prize grew up: why it needs to embrace the over-50s In the 1990s, having an age limit on Turner prize nominees dovetailed with a young punk energy in British art. But it’s now a pointless and conservative rule. The Guardian reports that...
Supermarkets urged to bring in slow lanes – so elderly shoppers can enjoy a natter at the tills
Supermarkets urged to bring in slow lanes - so elderly shoppers can enjoy a natter at the tills A report says a special lane for pensioners who like to chat, with shopping buddies to help them, would make a trip to the shops nicer for those who live alone....
More older holidaymakers finding new sexual partners abroad
More older holidaymakers finding new sexual partners abroad Enjoying sun, sea and sex on holiday is not just for 20-somethings, a new study has revealed. The Independent reports that many older British holidaymakers are finding new sexual partners while travelling...
New Study reveals a change in holiday habits for over 50s
New Study reveals a change in holiday habits for over 50s A recently released study has shown that holiday habits have completely changed in the last 10 years, with 52 per cent of respondents over 50 admitting to changing their habits. Avanti reports...
Joanna Lumley beats Michael Palin to be voted top travel companion for over 50s
Joanna Lumley beats Michael Palin to be voted top travel companion for over 50s TV poll also reveals that Death in Paradise is the biggest travel inspiration, followed by Broadchurch. RadioTimes reports that the results of a new survey have revealed that...
Grandmother creates emojis especially for older people to reflect life for the over-50s
Grandmother creates emojis especially for older people to reflect life for the over-50s A picture paints a thousand words… BBC News reports that while many millennials wouldn’t dream of firing off a text without incorporating a cluster of emojis to...
Rise of the golden yogi – why the over-50s are embracing yoga
Rise of the golden yogi - why the over-50s are embracing yoga The benefits of yoga for the over-50s are being increasingly proven by science. The Telegraph reports that we’ve become a nation obsessed with downward dogs and cat cows. Britons are now...
£4million grants to boost volunteering among over 50s
£4million grants to boost volunteering among over 50s With life expectancy in the UK increasing, a valuable opportunity has opened up for greater numbers of volunteers to share their skills and talents with others in later life - offering a rewarding experience...
Why shouldn’t the over-50s start a new career?
Why shouldn’t the over-50s start a new career? Those in the golden generation still face decades of work - they should enjoy the luxury of being useful while they can. Why not become a teacher? The Guardian reports that is it too late to change your...
Downsizing: older people ‘have unrealistic expectations’ about income from moving to a smaller property
Downsizing: older people 'have unrealistic expectations' about income from moving to a smaller property Older homeowners may be expecting more money from downsizing than they'll actually get. Love Money reports that it seems that older people 'have...