Nine countries provide a better environment for older people than the UK, as Britain's ability to provide income security for its ageing citizens falls.
The UK rose one place to rank 10th on the third annual Global AgeWatch Index from charity Age International, despite slipping three slots to 14th place in the income security category.
"Recent Government statistics suggest that the long-term decline in pensioner poverty may have stalled," said Jane Vass, head of public policy at Age UK. "The index clearly shows that while the UK is a good place to age, we could be doing better."
The Global AgeWatch Index measures the quality of life of older people across the four categories of income security, including pensions and the poverty rate; health status, such as life expectancy; capability, which covers employment and education; and enabling environment, from physical safety to public transport access. Full story...
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The UK rose one place to rank 10th on the third annual Global AgeWatch Index from charity Age International, despite slipping three slots to 14th place in the income security category.
"Recent Government statistics suggest that the long-term decline in pensioner poverty may have stalled," said Jane Vass, head of public policy at Age UK. "The index clearly shows that while the UK is a good place to age, we could be doing better."
The Global AgeWatch Index measures the quality of life of older people across the four categories of income security, including pensions and the poverty rate; health status, such as life expectancy; capability, which covers employment and education; and enabling environment, from physical safety to public transport access. Full story...
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