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Local leaders pledge to stamp out ‘outdated attitudes’ to ageing

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1 Oct 2019

On International Day of Older Persons, mayors and council leaders across the UK have pledged to tackle ageism

  • Ageism & Inequalities
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Let’s stop talking about technology ‘for’ older people

Blog
30 Sep 2019
3 min read

Age-tech is a hot topic at the moment. But what are the limitations of specialist products for older people?

  • Ageism & Inequalities
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Increasing the visibility of visual impairment in later life

Blog
27 Sep 2019
4 min read

Sight loss is often easily treated and managed, but the level of under-diagnosis is astonishing.

  • Ageism & Inequalities
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Making the most of our longer lives

Blog
26 Sep 2019

The Trailblazers programme is an opportunity for the new thinking we need, if we are to make the most of our longer lives.

  • Ageism & Inequalities
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Reaction to ONS data on number of people reaching 90 and 100 years old

News
25 Sep 2019
1 min read

New data shows the number of people in Britain aged 90 or older continues to grow.

  • Ageism & Inequalities
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Ageing Better welcomes ‘Trailblazer Competition’ to drive innovation and transform later life

News
23 Sep 2019

A new funding competition offers up to £40 million for solutions to help people enjoy five more years of healthy, independent life.

  • Ageism & Inequalities
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The future of transport might not look the way we expect

Blog
18 Sep 2019

Our recent Ageing and mobility report explores how the current transport system is complex and fragmented, leading to barriers in innovation and collaboration to support healthier later lives.

  • Ageism & Inequalities
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Why I wrote When We’re 64

Blog
16 Sep 2019

When We’re 64 arms readers with the knowledge, tips and pointers to think very differently about the amazing opportunity that a long life can bring.

  • Ageism & Inequalities

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Neil
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As Media Manager, Neil is responsible for growing Ageing Better’s profile and relationships across national, regional, trade and broadcast media.
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Steve
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Steve is responsible for supporting the communications teams in raising Ageing Better’s profile and relationships across national, regional, trade and broadcast media.

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