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.

For many women, wrinkles and grey hair are seen as things that must be fixed to maintain a sense of self. Abigail T. Brooks, author ofThe Ways Women Age, explains why women feel pressure to stop time in its tracks, and how easy access to Botox is impacting perceptions of ageing.

Britain is getting older; the population of over-85s is set to increase 18% between 2015 and 2020. But it’s incorrect to pigeonhole seniors as inactive and content with a weekly game of bingo. From online dating to exercising to travelling, how are hobbies helping seniors feel young again?

It’s not just Gen Yers who are prepping and priming. Beauty regimes are part of Gen Xers identity, and they have the money to splash out on it. Canvas8 spoke to British men and women aged 35-49 to find out how they keep themselves looking their best.