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Discover the latest news and views on age and ageing – from analysis of what's hitting the headlines, to the big issues affecting older people.

Visiting in care homes: where now?

Stories

With COVID-19 cases rising, this blog from Age UK and the National Care Forum says visiting care homes should continue.

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Birdwatching and photography

Stories

Zoologist Mark Carwardine discusses our fascination with birds and suggests simple ways to take pictures of them.

Online art classes

Stories

Julie Sajous knew how important her art classes were to older people, so decided to host them online during lockdown.

Musician Fish, wearing all black, sat in a garden.

Love, loss and remembrance

Stories

Prog rock legend Fish discusses his struggles with age in himself and others, and why new album Weltschmerz is his last.

Having a good time over 70

Stories

Simon Potter, MBE is a teacher and author who remains as passionate about his pursuits in his seventies, as he explains.

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Last updated: Sep 28 2023

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