The housing crisis and the loneliness epidemic are two of America’s greatest social problems, yet initiatives aimed at solving either rarely tackle them together. Nesterly offers a two-fold solution: it’s an app that pairs older homeowners with students looking for a room.

From decreased mobility to isolation, getting older is usually seen as a negative thing. Yet research from the Office for National Statistics suggests that the happiest age group among adults is 65 to 79. They’re more independent, more active, and even more self-assured.

There are 14.9 million people over the age of 60 in the UK and internet use among this demographic is growing. With more over-60s in the country than under-18s, digital Britain is shifting to cater to these silver surfers, but how are seniors spending their time on the internet?

The post-uni backpacking trip is a rite of passage for many young adults – a chance to explore distant lands and make new friends. But as students struggle to balance their wanderlust with rising tuition fees, something strange has happened on the traveller trail; it’s now filled with Boomers.