Loneliness is a growing problem among the elderly – so wouldn’t living with friends make old age more enjoyable? OWCH – the Older Women’s Co-Housing group – is the first female-only scheme for over-50s in the UK, aiming to provide companionship and support for girls in their golden years.

Aussie Boomers love their homes – many are emotionally attached their houses and don’t want to consider downsizing. But in a time where young people are struggling to get on the property market due to high prices, there is an opportunity for brands to encourage Boomers to pack up and sell.

While one might imagine later life as a time of loneliness and declining health, research suggests that old age is accompanied by wealth and happiness. Canvas8 sat down with 20 British Boomers and Seniors to explore their attitudes to ageing, and to find out the best thing about getting older.

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.