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Ten facts that show why ageism is so harmful

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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.

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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.

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Tackling inequality a priority as older population becomes more diverse

Blog
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.

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New collection of images highlights diverse experiences of ageing across England

News
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?

Blog
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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New employment support programme needed to tackle older workers crisis, MPs told

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26 Jan 2023

These are the steps government needs to take if it wants to tackle economic inactivity among older workers.

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Ageing Better responds to proposals to accelerate raising of the state pension age

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25 Jan 2023

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s team has examined bringing forward a planned rise in the pensionable age 68 by more than a decade.

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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.
Reimagining Collective Forms of Day Care Provision for Older People
Cameron, A., et al., Journal of Long-Term Care
This English study examines collective day care for older adults.
Concurrent changes in sleep and cognitive function during retirement transition: the Finnish retirement and aging study
Teräs, T., et al., European Journal of Aging
This Finnish study examines changes in sleep and cognitive function during the retirement transition.

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