Ballet dancing is not just for the young, as these over 50s prove.
Ballet dancing is not just for the young, as these over 50s prove. A new class for the over-50s has set out to improve fitness, combat illnesses and form friendships, all through the power of ballet. The Guardian reports that Silver Years Ballet had its...Do something great for others! How to volunteer overseas
Do something great for others! How to volunteer overseas Volunteering overseas needn’t be the preserve of gap year students, thanks to the wide range of opportunities for retirees and older people to put their skills to use abroad. Several organisations...Redundancy and boredom push over 50s to change career
Redundancy and boredom push over 50s to change career Three quarters of UK employees are ‘re-inventing themselves’ in later life and embarking on a new career, research suggests. Your Money reports that multiple careers are becoming the norm with...Employers urged to hire one million extra over-50s
Employers urged to hire one million extra over-50s Government says shortage of younger entrants to labour market – and possible effects of Brexit – could lead to talent crunch. Cipid reports that the government is encouraging employers to...Apprenticeships for the over-50s: Older workers will stay in jobs longer than flighty youth, Government says.
Apprenticeships for the over-50s: Older workers will stay in jobs longer than flighty youth, Government says. The over-50s should be encouraged to take up apprenticeships, the Government has said, as they are more likely to stick to a job for longer than the...Heir today gone tomorrow: Inheritance gap widens as over-50’s pull the plug
Heir today gone tomorrow: Inheritance gap widens as over-50’s pull the plug Over 20 million UK adults are banking on receiving an average inheritance of £147,000. Yet 1 in 5 over-50’s have confirmed there’s less in the pot than they’d hoped for their dependents...Over-50s still put faith in ISAs
Over-50s still put faith in ISAs Approaching retirement means more thought needs to be put towards funding your golden years, and for many, having the right savings account will be a key part of that process. Money Facts reports that many will use their...11 different ways to keep your mind active
11 different ways to keep your mind active It doesn’t matter what age you are, it’s always a good idea to keep your mind active. Not only will it help keep you sharp, it will provide you with lots of fun things to do in your spare time. It’s so easy to...Over-65s in England ‘living longer than ever before’
Over-65s in England ‘living longer than ever before’ Older people in England are living longer than ever before, a report from Public Health England says. BBC News reports that figures show that for those aged 65, men can expect to live for...Ourplace News
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