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What makes the glue that keeps our communities connected?  

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16 Nov 2018

At Ageing Better, we want to ask how we can ensure that we live in connected communities as we age.

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Prevention means more than a free apple a day

Blog
14 Nov 2018

There needs to be more investment and policy action to help people, particularly in mid-life onwards, to stop smoking, have a better diet, drink less alcohol and do more exercise.

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The changing, ageing world of work 

Blog
14 Nov 2018

It’s not clear how the world of work will change in the next century, but we can predict some of the things that will remain the same.  

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Government funding to help pilot, develop and share better ways of supporting older volunteers

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12 Nov 2018

The Centre for Ageing Better will award Government funding of up to £250,000 to pilot better ways to sustain lifelong involvement in voluntary and community activities and attract more diverse older volunteers.

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Home adaptations: giving more choice is a win win for everyone  

Blog
7 Nov 2018

With time and commitment, home adaptations can be personalised, resulting in something that looks stylish as well as being within budget.

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Sir Jeremy Heywood – an appreciation of his support for better ageing

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6 Nov 2018

Sir Jeremy Heywood, former cabinet secretary and senior civil servant, has sadly passed away – the Centre for Ageing Better offers its condolences.

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Response to Matt Hancock's speech on prevention

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5 Nov 2018

Centre for Ageing Better responds to Health and Social Care Secretary Matt Hancock's speech about prevention and making healthier choices.

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'Don’t make me leave' – why moving can mean heartbreak

Blog
2 Nov 2018

Aids and adaptations in the home can enable some people to continue living in their own home. But for others, things may not be that simple.

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Latest research from others

Factors Influencing Food Choice of Older Black African Adults in the United Kingdom
Amenyah, S., et al, Sage Open Aging
This UK study explores what shapes the food choices of older African adults.
Pensions and economic status among the 1958 birth cohort prior to reaching State Pension age
Department for Work and Pensions
This UK report examines retirement outcomes for people born in 1958.
When to care? A MAIHDA analysis of intersectional inequalities in the age of caregiving onset using European longitudinal data
Alonso-Perez, E., et al., Ageing & Society
This study examines when adults aged 50+ in Europe begin providing family care and how timing differs across intersecting identities.

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