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Three elderly women with nordic walking sticks.

New five-year partnership to drive improved health outcomes for people in later life

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14 Dec 2018

The Centre for Ageing Better and Public Health England have signed an MoU and will work together to realise a joint ambition for everyone to have five extra years of healthy, independent life.

  • Age-friendly Movement
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Christmas Special – Our top ten research and policy stories in 2018

Blog
13 Dec 2018

A look back at 2018's most read research and policy articles.

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Modern housing in Notthingham.

We need an integrated approach to updating our housing stock

Blog
11 Dec 2018

Almost none of the UK’s homes are accessible for people with a disability, and many are poorly insulated and excessively cold.

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A home entrance with a grab rail and a rolling walker.

Response to Government's Disabled Facilities Grant review

News
10 Dec 2018

The Government has launched the 'Disabled Facilities Grant and other adaptations: external review'.

  • Homes
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Two older women seated at a table.

Employers urged to talk to staff about retirement plans as changes to state pension take effect

News
6 Dec 2018

As working lives and retirement patterns change, employers need to talk more openly with their staff about retirement to help them prepare for this major life transition.

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Man and woman walking on an estate.

Let’s celebrate local community volunteers

Blog
5 Dec 2018

International Volunteers Day is a great opportunity to celebrate the diverse contributions people make in their community.

  • Age-friendly Movement
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Women sitting in a room for a conference.

Learning from and sharing approaches to building age-friendly communities

Blog
29 Nov 2018

Leeds welcomed the Portuguese Aga Khan Foundation as part of their week-long study visit to the UK.

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Group photo from the Age-friendly Cultural Cities Exchange Programme

Using creativity to improve health and wellbeing in later life

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29 Nov 2018

An age-friendly cultural exchange in the Netherlands took place, where successes and challenges were shared by colleagues and cultural visits were had.

  • Age-friendly Movement

Latest research from others

Eyes on the road – are eyesight and cognitive tests for drivers over 70 fair, effective or practical?
International Longevity Centre UK
This blog examines proposals for mandatory eyesight testing every 3 years for UK drivers aged 70+, questioning whether such measures are fair, effective, or practical.
The evolution of barriers and facilitators to using a COPD app among older adults: results from a pilot study
Brady, J., et al., Frontiers in Digital Health
This US study examines how older adults with limited technology use engage with a health-focused smartphone app.
Involvement of older adults in shared decision-making on care transitions in the UK: an interpretative qualitative systematic review
Halamová, L., et al., Ageing & Society
This study examines older adults’ involvement in decisions about moving into care facilities in the UK.

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