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The Industrial Strategy is right to put ageing centre stage – for the benefit of every generation

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29 Nov 2017

It’s old news that our society is ageing. By 2046, almost 1 in 4 people will be 65 years old and over – demographic changes that will have profound implications for almost every aspect of our society and for all ages and generations.

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Small changes to homes can improve quality of life and relieve pressure on NHS and social care

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28 Nov 2017

A new report finds that making small changes to older people’s homes play a significant role in relieving pressure on the NHS and social care and reduce costs by millions of pounds each year.

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One of the greatest opportunities facing our region

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21 Nov 2017

In the Greater Manchester Strategy, published by the Combined Authority in October, we set out our vision for Greater Manchester, including our ambitions for employment.

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Over 50 and out of work – giving hope to older jobseekers

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16 Nov 2017

Adrian is in his late 50s and out of work. He’s an experienced electrician, but has spent the past 10 years in and out of short term and zero-hours contracts.

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Radical change needed to tackle ‘unemployment trap’ leaving over a million over 50s out of work

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14 Nov 2017

Our new report calls for a radical rethink to tackle chronic worklessness experienced by the over 50s, with data showing this age group experience an ‘unemployment trap’.

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Evidence to explore how to help people transition into retirement

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7 Nov 2017

Ageing Better has commissioned a multinational team, led by Dr Martin Hyde from Swansea University, to carry out a rapid evidence review and data analysis on the experience of the retirement transition.

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Stepping in to meet a need

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6 Nov 2017

As the number of people over 85 years old rises dramatically the number of people with care needs is set to increase.

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Views sought on how to increase volunteering and community activity

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25 Oct 2017

The Centre for Ageing Better has launched a call for evidence to capture the views of charities, community groups, organisations, researchers and individuals on how to increase voluntary and community activity amongst people aged 50 and over.

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Latest research from others

Voices of Concern: The reality of health and social care for older people in Northern Ireland
Commissioner for Older People for Northern Ireland
This Northern Irish report explores older people’s experiences of current pressures to help shape the Commissioner’s priorities.
Physical activity, health symptoms, and falls in older adults with different cognition levels: evidence from the Health and Retirement Study
Malatyali, A., et al., BMC Geriatrics
This US study explores how physical activity and health levels affect older adults’ risk of falling.
It’s Raining, It’s Pouring, the Old Man Is Snoring: Content Analysis of Age Stereotypes in Nursery Rhymes
Reuben, N.g., and Indran, N., JMIR Aging
This review examines how older people are portrayed in nursery rhymes.

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