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It’s time to wake up to the very real harm of ageism

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8 Feb 2023

The impact of age-based prejudice has a life-changing impact on people across health services, employment, housing and in almost every aspect of society.

  • Age-friendly Movement
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Impact of ageism on people, the economy and society revealed

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7 Feb 2023

Our latest report outlines the urgent need for our major public campaign to shift ageist attitudes, due to launch later this year.

  • Age-friendly Movement
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Ten facts that show why ageism is so harmful

Blog
7 Feb 2023

If you don’t think that ageism is a serious issue that urgently needs addressing, maybe these facts will make you think again.

  • Age-friendly Movement
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Why being an Age-friendly Community is more important than ever 

Blog
6 Feb 2023

Find out why Age-friendly Communities are able to develop innovative responses to cost-of-living challenges.

  • Age-friendly Movement
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Tackling inequality a priority as older population becomes more diverse

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1 Feb 2023

New Census figures show that the older population is more diverse than ever and will continue on that trajectory over the next couple of decades.

  • Age-friendly Movement
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New collection of images highlights diverse experiences of ageing across England

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31 Jan 2023

Ageing Better is growing its popular, free Age-positive image library to reflect groups often unrepresented in public life.

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How can we boost the return of over 50s to the workplace?

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31 Jan 2023

It is encouraging to see the Chancellor paying attention to economic inactivity among over 50s but steps need to be taken to further improve the situation.

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Tragedy of Barbara Bolton's death will sadly not be the last this winter

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26 Jan 2023

News of the 87-year-old from Bury’s death in hospital this month following treatment for hypothermia has shocked the country.

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Latest research from others

Ageist attitudes are already evident in pre- and early-school children
Jacquet, J., et al., British Journal of Developmental Psychology
This study explores children’s attitudes toward older people.
Understanding the relationship between driving cessation and depressive symptomology in older adults
Carpenter, J., Koppel, S., and Bennett, J.M., Transportation Research Part F: Traffic Psychology and Behaviour
This review synthesises evidence on the relationship between driving cessation and depression in older adults.
Loneliness as a Risk Factor for Time to Care Home Entry for Older Adults Receiving Community Care
Rickman, S., Fernandez, J.L., and Malley, J., Innovation in Aging
This study investigates whether loneliness predicts care home entry for publicly funded care users.

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