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Don’t be scared bosses: older people are changing workplaces for the better

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21 Feb 2019

Workplaces might be changing with the addition of millennials, but we shouldn't be ignoring the older workers who are already there.

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Funding for research exploring impact of home adaptations

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20 Feb 2019

We're funding research to explore the effects of home adaptations that help people in later life to bathe safely and independently.

  • Homes
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Response to ONS labour market stats and analysis

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19 Feb 2019

As ONS releases its analysis of the latest UK labour market headline statistics for February 2019, it's positive to see increases in employment rates.

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Centre for Ageing Better welcomes new osteoporosis and bone research academy

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15 Feb 2019

The Royal Osteoporosis Society announces plans to bring together leading researchers, clinicians and academics to advance knowledge of osteoporosis and bone health.

  • Ageism & Inequalities
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The Perennials: New report finds Britons are "overwhelmingly negative" about growing older

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13 Feb 2019

A new global study by Ipsos MORI explores attitudes to ageing and later life across 30 countries.

  • Ageism & Inequalities
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Strength and balance programmes can help us live well – so why aren’t they available for all?

Blog
13 Feb 2019

Strength and balance training programmes can help people at risk of falls live safely and independently, but their availability is a postcode lottery.  

  • Ageism & Inequalities
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Strength and balance programmes that help people at risk of falls are postcode lottery

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12 Feb 2019

By not prioritising strength and balance programmes, we are missing the opportunity to ease pressure on A&E departments and reduce demand for social care.

  • Ageism & Inequalities
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Mapping the measurement maze 

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31 Jan 2019

Measurement is an essential part of achieving social change. The Ageing Better Measures Framework is a new tool to help understand the dynamics of ageing.  

  • Ageism & Inequalities

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