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Physical activity can help avoid unnecessary social care

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18 Oct 2017

An article published in the British Medical Journal presents evidence showing that regular exercise can allow an older person to ‘drop a decade’ in their ability to get up and move.

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New Trustee appointed at the Centre for Ageing Better

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17 Oct 2017

We welcome a new trustee, Dr Cathy Garner to the Centre for Ageing Better.

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Five-year partnership to improve quality of later life for people in Leeds

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11 Oct 2017

A new partnership that will bring fresh thinking to the challenges and opportunities for older residents in Leeds was announced today (Wednesday, 11 October 2017).

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Retirement transitions in later life

News
5 Oct 2017

One in five adults (20%) who retired in the last five years have admitted to finding it difficult, according to a UK-wide survey, carried out as part of a partnership with Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation UK Branch (CGF).

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Gig economy: time to shift the spotlight to older self-employed workers

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3 Oct 2017

Nearly one in four workers aged 50 and over are self-employed – twice the rate of younger people.

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The Biggest 'Burning Injustice'?

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3 Oct 2017

The Prime Minister in her conference address this week would be prudent to return to the theme of fairness. It struck a chord with people in the early days of her premiership when she first addressed the country outside of Downing Street.

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Drive to increase volunteering and community activity by people over 50

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29 Sep 2017

The Centre for Ageing Better will lead a review in partnership with the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport into how to enable more people aged 50 and over to contribute their time, skills and experience to their communities.

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Striking the right balance

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22 Sep 2017

When people think about what they need to do to keep physically active in later life, most know they should be doing some kind of aerobic activity like cycling, walking or playing a sport. But it’s not all about cardio!

  • Age-friendly Movement

Latest research from others

Impact of age-related stereotype threat on subjective age, awareness of age-related change, and physical performance in older adults
Müller, A.C, Kornadt, A.E., and Notthoff, N., European Journal of Ageing
This study examines how the fear of being judged based on negative age stereotypes affects physical performance in older adults in Germany.
No country for cold homes: Key considerations for the Warm Homes Plan
Leather, Z., and Marshall, J., Resolution Foundation
This report examines the UK Government’s Warm Homes Plan.
Impact of retirement transition on health, well-being and health behaviours: critical insights from an overview of reviews
Vigezzi, G. P., et al., Social Science & Medicine
This overview of systematic reviews examines the relationship between retirement and physical and mental health.

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