Europeans are living longer, but can it last? European health report 2015 The latest European health report shows a Europe that has achieved striking successes and is on track to hit several targets, such as reducing premature mortality and setting further national targets for health. The report, which is the WHO Regional Office for Europe's analytical account of the health of the European Region and its progress towards the targets set by Health 2020, WHO's overarching health policy, also reveals...Read more

Promoting independence in old age The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has published its first guideline for the social care sector to promote high-quality home care services for older people at a time when demand for such services is set to grow. Home care refers to practical support for people who need help to continue living in their own homes. During 2013-14, 470,000 people used home care funded by local authorities in England and almost 80 percent...Read more

The UK’s over 50s have a ‘fit and healthy’ price tag of £130 million2 per month 13.2 million over 50s (58%) are more conscious than ever about their health and fitness, and 8.9 million exercise more now than when they were younger.Walking and swimming are the top pursuits in the pursuit of physical prime The UK’s over 50s are enjoying ‘getting physical’, according to original insight from insurance provider RIAS. Just over half (54%) of today’s over 50s exercise at...Read more