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How to support older people to remain healthy through the pandemic

In a recent joint report, Ageing Better and The Physiological Society brought together experts from across physiology, public health and clinical medicine to explore how older people can be supported to maintain resilience.

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Coronavirus must prompt urgent action on adult obesity

Obesity levels are rising across all age groups, with the greatest increase seen in over 75s.

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Why I confronted Lord Sumption's ageist views

Following comments made by Lord Sumption on BBC One's The Big Questions, it's important that we continue to tackle ageism, inequalities and ensure all life is thought of equally.

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Ageing Better commissions team led by Sustrans for research project on active travel

We've commissioned Sustrans to conduct an evidence review and primary research examining the preferences for, barriers to, and enablers of active travel among 50–70 year olds.

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Employers failing to tackle age bias in recruitment, according to new report

Our new report warns that older workers made redundant during the pandemic risk being shut out of employment as a result of age bias in recruitment.

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How can we learn the lessons of Coronavirus?

As the country experiences a third lockdown with vaccines being rolled out, it's now time to look ahead to the rest of the year and challenge government to improve the lives of those in later life.

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Dr Anna Dixon recognised in New Year’s Honours List 2021

Our Chief Executive, Anna Dixon, has been awarded an MBE in the New Year’s Honours List 2021 for services to wellbeing in later life.

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COVID-19 has shown that we don't all age equally

The pandemic has been hard on everyone – but we have not all experienced it equally. In this end of year message, our Chief Executive emphasises the need for action.

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Latest research from others

Cartagena-Farias, J., et al., Social Indicators Research
This UK study examines links between fuel poverty, care needs, and mental health among older adults.
Ayalon, L., The Gerontologist
This study examines ageism among older adults aged 60+.
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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