As loneliness among Chinese older adults soars, a dating show is tackling stigma. In matching older singles, and foregrounding intimacy and romance, Blind Date and Fall in Love is catering to desires for age-diverse representation on screen, spotlighting opportunities for other media to do the same.

In the 2022 Generational Snapshot of Older Adults, we explore how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted their approach to family life, the effects of the cost of living crisis on their everyday spending habits, and what they now want from end-of-life care.

Huge audience excitement surrounding Fezco's grandma from the second season of Euphoria highlights the demand for age-inclusive on-screen representation, especially in terms of fashion and beauty, as this stylish and assertive addition to the show brings glamour and power despite her age.

From Milan to London, Paris to New York, older men are seemingly taking over fashion runways as brands such as Prada, Bianca Saunders, and Martine opt to showcase their designs with more mature models. What does the emergence of ‘zaddies’ say about our changing relationship with ageing?