grey matters is an evolving conversation, moderated by Boomer + beyond, that gives a voice to older people across the UK.
Through honest, thought-provoking discussion, it breaks down stereotypes, shatters assumptions, and reveals the vibrant, diverse realities of ageing.
It’s time to hear the truths that matter most.
Why where you live matters more as you age
Inequalities across the UK mean your postcode can shape everything from life expectancy to financial security in later life.
Drawing on the ILC’s new Better Lives Index, this post explores why place matters more as we age, and how targeted action could unlock healthier, longer lives for everyone.
Smart, safe and seen: designing tech older adults actually want
Building on our first post, this follow-up explores how to design smart home systems that older adults actively choose to use and the six principles that separate the smart from the simply complicated.
What do older adults really think about smart home tech?
They’re not resistant, they’re discerning.
This post unpacks the real appetite for smart home features among affluent over-70s and explores what they value, what they avoid, and why support matters more than voice control.
Being in the right place: how where we live shapes how we feel
This final post in our six-part wellbeing series explores the powerful role of place in later life.
From comfort and community to accessibility and identity, it looks at what makes a place feel right, and how the built environment can support every other pillar of wellbeing.