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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 

Blog
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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Suitable housing for later life

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28 Jan 2019
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Many baby-boomers either don’t want to or can't downsize. The lack of suitable homes prevents many people moving at all.

  • Homes
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It's high time to change the negative public image of later life

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23 Jan 2019

Old age is often portrayed as a negative experience, especially in the media.

  • Ageism & Inequalities
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Response to latest ONS Labour Market stats

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23 Jan 2019

Our lead on work, Patrick Thomson responds to the latest ONS figures on employment, unemployment and economic inactivity by age group.

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