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Loneliness lessons from lockdown: Why ‘connected communities’ matter beyond COVID-19

The All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Loneliness's new report calls for a ‘connected recovery’, recognising the crucial importance of social connections both to recovery and to resilience in future crises.

  • Age-friendly Movement
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New homes

New guidance from the NRLA will help landlords manage tenant requests for home adaptations

There are a growing number of people renting in later life which means landlords will have a greater responsibility to ensure homes are suitable for their tenants' needs.

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Society

Kicking off a global conversation about ageism

The United Nations have released their 'Global report on ageism' with recommendations to invest in evidence-based strategies to tackle ageism, and the use of data and research to improve understanding.

  • Age-friendly Movement
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Woman at work

How employers can #ChooseToChallenge age-friendly practices for older working women

A life-time of wage and pensions inequalities means that many women approaching later life risk being financially dependent on their partners, and the disproportionate impact the pandemic has had on women threatens to compound these issues further.

  • Work
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Strength activity

Let's talk about strength

The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy received funding from Sport England and the Centre for Ageing Better to support those with long-term health conditions to improve their strengthening.

  • Age-friendly Movement
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Women in cafe

Why we must tackle gender inequalities in later life

In a recent report it was revealed that health and wealth inequalities between men and women are at their highest amongst people in their 50s which means that women are entering later life significantly worse off than men.

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Motorway

The path to recovery must seize the opportunities of our ageing society

The Budget announcement sets out some positive measures for opening up the economy again and stimulating recovery and growth. But this should utilise the opportunity of our ageing population gives us, not ignore it.

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Inclusive products

Retailers need to rethink inclusive products to better meet the needs of the over 50s

Inclusive products can be stylish as well as functional to suit all ages and abilities, but current products are failing to cater for the growing over 50s consumer market.

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Latest research from others

Prosser, R., et al., The Cognitive Behaviour Therapist
24 May 2024
This paper explores the characteristics of older adults who do not opt-in when referred to anxiety and depression support services.
Murphy, D, J., et al., Gerontology & Geriatrics Education
2 Jun 2024
This paper outlines the impact and feasibility of a 6-week online process-based intervention aimed at reducing internalised ageism in older people.
UKRI
8 May 2024
This report outlines the impact of the UKRI’s Health Ageing Social, Behavioural and Design Research Programme. Outlining a wide range of projects delivered across the UK, the report provides…

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