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Why are people living longer?

Blog
23 Jul 2021

While life expectancy has increased, there are huge health inequalities in this country that are only set to widen as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Why design is a strategic growth ingredient for Healthy Ageing

Blog
22 Jul 2021

The ageing population presents a significant opportunity for businesses. But without harnessing the benefits of design, it might be more difficult to achieve success.

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When will retailers create stylish inclusive products that meet consumer demands?

Blog
21 Jul 2021

With an ageing population, the UK must become more accessible for those with mobility issues. Part of that is creating inclusive products that people actually want to buy.

  • Age-friendly Movement
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People in mid-life most pessimistic about ageing

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20 Jul 2021

Our new report, 'Reframing ageing', finds that people in their 50s and 60s are most likely to feel negative about ageing.

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New accredited learning programme for over 50s employability support launched

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19 Jul 2021

The Centre for Ageing Better and the Institute for Employability Professionals (IEP) have launched an accredited learning programme for employability practitioners on supporting over 50s jobseekers.

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How the fitness sector can support adults to remain active in later life

Blog
19 Jul 2021

Remaining physically active is key to staying independent and reducing chances of developing conditions that lead to preventable disability. But more than a third of adults over the age of 55 are classified as inactive.

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Four walls blog

‘Four Walls’: A design innovation for friendlier and accessible homes

Blog
15 Jul 2021

Our housing stock urgently needs renovating to make it more accessible. So Athul Dinesh from the National Institute of Design designed an app to help.

  • Homes
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Figures show one million households live in homes that don’t meet their needs

News
15 Jul 2021

The Centre for Ageing Better and Habinteg are urging action from government on the number of disabled and older people living in unsuitable and inaccessible homes.

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Latest research from others

Mind the Gap: A systematic review of barriers, facilitators, and experiences of care transitions for people living with dementia and their informal caregivers
Greene, L., et al., The Gerontologist
This article examines factors affecting care transitions for people with dementia and their caregivers.
The workforce learning slowdown?
Learning and Work Institute
This report examines adult learning in the UK.

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