The JSNA for Lincolnshire is currently being reviewed and updated.

Age Well is all about our older adult population in Lincolnshire, aged 65 years and over.

Many adults develop more health challenges as they become older however advances in health and care have enabled many people to live longer and has contributed to an increase in this population. Having the right support, housing, and access to information are just some elements to help older people live happy, healthy lives.

The information below summarises some of the key data and issues relating to older people in Lincolnshire. More detailed information about specific topics can be found using the buttons to the right.

Key points

1. Older demographic growth: Nearly 24% of Lincolnshire residents are aged 65+ [Source: Population mid-year estimates], and this proportion is likely to rise, underscoring service demand especially in coastal areas. 
2. Increasing complexity of needs: Ageing brings higher demand for community-based support, housing suitability, and accessible information. The Director of Public Health Annual Report 2023 (“Ageing Better”) emphasises tailored solutions for rural/coastal communities and the pivotal role of the Centre for Ageing Better partnership. 
3. Future trend: By 2043, the 65+ population is projected to grow by 41%, with the 85+ group almost doubling, driving need for multidisciplinary, personalised care. 
4. Place-based health inequalities: Coastal and rural areas face combined challenges of deprivation, older age, and poor health outcomes. These inequalities shape older adults’ access, outcomes, and social determinants thus requiring targeted interventions. 
5. Falls and housing standards: Most falls occur at home; poor housing conditions (cold, damp, low EPC ratings) worsen health, making home safety and housing improvements essential. 
6. Carer burden: High volumes of unpaid care impact carers’ mental and physical health, highlighting the need for support services and respite options. 
7. Dementia priority: Timely diagnosis, carer support, and integrated community pathways remain system priorities for dementia care. 
8. Care closer to home: Strategies focus on prevention, multidisciplinary teams, and neighbourhood health models to reduce acute pressures and improve equity. 
9. Healthy ageing and early intervention: System priorities include physical activity, healthy weight, mental health, dementia care, vaccinations, and homes for independence to target modifiable risks. 
10. Digital enablement: Self-help information, technology-enabled services and shared digital records are key, but rural connectivity and digital exclusion must be addressed to ensure older adults benefit equitably.