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Five highlights from the UK Network of Age-friendly Communities Annual Conference

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Charlotte Lewis
17 Aug 2022

For the first time in three years, members of the UK Network of Age-friendly Communities came together face to face at our Annual Conference.

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Damaging post-pandemic trend for older workers continues despite 'Great Unretirement'

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Centre for Ageing Better
16 Aug 2022

Newly released statistics show more than 3.5 million people aged 50-64 are now economically inactive – almost 270,000 more than before the pandemic.

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Could the UK start delivering the accessible homes our ageing population so desperately needs?

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Holly Holder
12 Aug 2022

The UK has the oldest housing stock in Europe, and the situation is only going to get exponentially worse if we don’t take action now.

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Asking if over 50s are responsible for rising inflation ignores the larger problem at hand

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Luke Price
11 Aug 2022

Dame Sharon White, the head of John Lewis, commented earlier this week that over 50s leaving the labour market is contributing to rising inflation.

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New photo collection shines spotlight on hidden older unpaid carers

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Centre for Ageing Better
11 Aug 2022

Older unpaid carers are the focus of the latest photo collection in our age-positive image library.

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How to make carers more visible

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11 Aug 2022

Being an unpaid carer can be challenging and overwhelming. It’s vital that we share their stories, and make sure they're represented and supported.

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False advertising: why we need more realistic depictions of older people

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Jess Kuehne 1
8 Aug 2022

Advertising and social media can drastically change how we see ourselves – often for the worse.

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The Skills to Pay the Bills: Feeling the effects of a decade of skills and training shortfall

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Amy McSweeney 1
5 Aug 2022

A new National Audit Office report has revealed a significant reduction in the take-up of skills and training programmes. Why is that?

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Latest research from others

Cohousing and the role of intermediaries in later life transitions
Izuhara, M., et al., Ageing and Society
This study examines the age-related challenges faced by cohousing residents, and their responses to changing care needs.
Fostering intergenerational harmony: Can good quality contact between older and younger employees reduce workplace conflict?
Drury, L., and Fasbender, U., Journal of Occupational and Organizational Psychology
This UK study examined conflicts between older and younger co-workers and ways to reduce them.
Adapting to an older workforce: health and the (non) response of employers in an era of insecurity
Lain D., Journal of Social Policy
This paper examines how financial and competitive pressures in public and private organisations affect their ability to implement voluntary work adaptations for ageing workers.

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