We have to take it one day at a time - Results of Age UK's research into the health and care of people aged 50 and over
- Date Published
- Feb 2024
- Publisher(s)
- Age UK
- Document Type
- Report
- More Info
- https://www.ageuk.org.uk/globalassets/age-uk/documents/reports-and-publications/reports-and-briefings/health--wellbeing/we-have-to-take-it-one-day-at-a-time/age-uk_we-have-to-take-it-one-day-at-a-time
- Themes
- COVID-19 Recovery, Economic Impact, Health & Wellbeing*, Infrastructure & Travel*, Physical Activity, Physical Inactivity, Social & Community*, Strategy & Policy, Workforce*, Workplace Health
- Sub Themes
- Mental Health, Physical Health, Travel
- Geographic Area
- National
- Lifestages
- Adults, Older Adults
- Sport / Activity
- Exercise Referral, Mental Health
Age UK has conducted six waves of research into older people's health and care, initially focusing on the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. The research revealed that older people were struggling to access healthcare, manage their own health, participate in community life, and care for others, leading to negative effects on their physical and mental wellbeing.
Unfortunately, several older people still face these challenges, including difficulties in accessing health and social care and support, feeling isolated, and dealing with the increasing cost of living. The most recent research expanded to include people aged 50 and over, revealing that individuals in the 50-59 age group are particularly affected by financial insecurity and the cost-of-living, exacerbating their health and wellbeing challenges.
