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Celebrating the part older people play in our communities

The first day of October is also the United Nations International Day of Older People – a moment to raise awareness of the opportunities and challenges faced by ageing populations.

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Fighting back against falls at home

Falls are the biggest causes of accidents in the home and place huge pressures on health services.

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Removing serious fall hazards from older people’s homes would save NHS £330m a year

New analysis conducted for the Centre for Ageing Better by built environment experts BRE reveals the huge financial repercussions to the NHS and society from falls in the home.

  • Homes
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Summer heatwaves threatening health of up to 3 million older people

Research from the Centre for Ageing Better shows that older people living in properties between 45 and 80 years old are most likely to experience the worst effects of heatwaves.

  • Homes
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The valuable role for communities and local authorities in raising Pension Credit take-up

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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Age-friendly visit: Brighton visit Leeds to learn from Age and Dementia friendly approaches

As part of the opportunities for knowledge exchange through the UK Network of Age-friendly Communities, representatives from Brighton and Hove City Council visited Leeds to learn more about their Age and Dementia Friendly Work.

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Lessons from Greater Manchester: Supporting the development of age-friendly homes at a local level

Since its inception in 2016, the Greater Manchester Ageing Hub has been responsible for delivering on Greater Manchester Combined Authority’s (GMCA) ambition to be an age-friendly city region

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How to encourage greater participation in events for the International Day of Older People

The Good Practice Mentors offer support to organisations who are working with older people to help reduce instances of loneliness and social isolation.

  • Age-friendly Movement

Latest research from others

You, J., Health Expectations
This paper examines the characteristics and impacts of public engagement initiatives aimed at informing health policymaking for older adults.
Homrighausen, P., and Lang, J., Journal of Aging & Social Policy
This study examines a campaign by a German employment agency designed to improve reemployment prospects for older unemployed individuals.
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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