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How men and women experience ageism differently revealed in new survey

How men and women experience ageism differently revealed in new survey

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The Centre for Ageing Better is tackling inequalities in ageing. We are working to make our workplaces, homes and communities inclusive of older people, as well as building an Age-friendly Movement so that society sees ageing in a more positive and realistic way.

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The State of Ageing is the most detailed and up-to-date report about ageing in England. Hover over the different chapter sections and central logo to find out more.
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Falls are the biggest causes of accidents in the home and place huge pressures on health services.
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A recent change in the eligibility rules for the Winter Fuel Payment has raised the importance of older people signing up for Pension Credit if they meet the criteria.
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An employment tribunal has granted a multi-million award to a senior executive dismissed by a firm that had a policy of only hiring people under the age of 45.
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Find out what it means to be an Age-friendly Community and the benefits of joining the UK Network.
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Sign up to the Age-friendly Employer Pledge and show you recognise the value of older workers.
Preview Age-positive images

Photos in the image library, which depict older people in non-stereotypical ways, are available to download for free.

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We discussed whether the Budget really will deliver more employment for people in their 50s and 60s.
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What is an Age-friendly Community? Learn about the WHO Age-friendly Communities framework and what can be achieved through becoming one.
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This webinar explained how you can capture photos that show the diversity of older people in realistic and authentic ways.

Stories and Case Studies

Jo and Liz - Stories from the image library

Jo and Liz, who have been together for nearly 27 years and have five children, talk about the importance of representation for older LGBTQ+ people.

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Making friends, helping people

Jane Nelson, Chief Executive Officer and an organisational champion for diversity and inclusion, explains how this has helped it to reinforce its position as an age-friendly employer.

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Case study: Increasing Pension Credit uptake in Age-friendly Communities

A number of Age-friendly Communities, including Greater Manchester and London, have been running Pension Credit uptake campaigns, to help get more money into older people's pockets. Historically, there has been a high proportion of eligible non-claimants for Pension Credit so there's a significant opportunity to take action locally.

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Latest research from others

University of York
This report provides guidance on enhancing older people's engagement with reablement services in England and Wales.
Wang, Y. et al., The Lancet Healthy Longevity
This study examined whether social activities and loneliness influence the connection between socioeconomic status and depression in adults aged 50 and older.
Comerford, S., et al., European Geriatric Medicine
This study examines how everyday ageism affects older people in hospital care in Ireland.

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