With many shops shut due to the pandemic-induced financial downturn, developers have come up with a way to use these vacant spaces. They’re turning them into retirement homes for over-65s, creating opportunities for brands to cater to older people as more may move into city centres.

The pandemic has sent perceptions of nursing homes plummeting, driving Americans to think about alternative ways to care for older relatives, as well as reimagining their later years. As the population ages, innovation is needed to meet increasing demands for accommodation and care.

With older adults still sheltering in place, the risk of prolonged loneliness and social isolation is high. Improved digital literacy isn’t just helping them stay connected and engaged, but enabling other aspects of everyday life, from shopping and entertainment to managing finances and healthcare.

Often pushed into retirement or redundancy by ageist attitudes and business practices, older workers want to stay in the workforce but may struggle to. Career service Rest Less hopes to make a difference by connecting companies with the over-50s workforce, who bring experience and expertise.