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Digital by default

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Yehia Nasr 2
13 Aug 2020

Newly released stats from the ONS show at the beginning of 2020, nearly a fifth of over 65s hadn’t used the internet within the last three months.

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Urgent action needed to bridge digital divide in event of second lockdown

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Centre for Ageing Better
11 Aug 2020

With nearly a fifth of over 65s not using the internet, much more action is needed to support older people in preparation for a possible second lockdown.

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Learning and work report

COVID-19 risks triggering long term unemployment crisis for older workers

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Centre for Ageing Better
9 Aug 2020

A new report from Ageing Better and the Learning and Work Institute shows that the number of older workers on unemployment benefits has doubled as a result of the pandemic.

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COVID-19 has shown that it’s not just kids at risk from obesity

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Alison Giles
6 Aug 2020

Data shows it is people in their 50s and 60s who are most likely to be overweight, with around seven in ten people in this age group classified as either overweight or obese.

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Growing connections

Community gardens need to be age-friendly and inclusive through COVID-19 recovery

Blog
5 Aug 2020

Growing our own food does not just provide a local source of fresh fruit and vegetables at a time of uncertainty for the food supply chain, but it also plays an important role in maintaining positive mental health and a sense of connectedness.

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Care home

Carers' leave could be life-changing for millions

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Patrick Thomson
31 Jul 2020

2.8 million more workers have become unpaid carers since the start of the crisis. They need more support to juggle caring and work.

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Those in their 50s and 60s must be part of the road to recovery

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Anna Dixon
31 Jul 2020

A recent report by Ipsos MORI revealed what life has been like for those in their 50s and 60s during the COVID-19 lockdown.

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MORI report

From home life to work and money: the impact of lockdown on people in their 50s and 60s revealed

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Centre for Ageing Better
29 Jul 2020

A new report by Ipsos MORI reveals the impact lockdown has had on those in their 50s and 60s.

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Latest research from others

Sexual stigma and mental health of LGB older adults
Ribeiro-Gonçalves, et al., Sexuality Research and Social Policy
This study examines the link between sexual stigma and mental health in gay, lesbian, and bisexual adults aged 60 and over.
Cancer and older people. A research collection and commentary on the theme
O'Hanlon, S., Age and Ageing
This article examines challenges and opportunities in caring for older adults with cancer worldwide.
The Underpensioned Index
Public Policy Institute
This report compares average retirement incomes of underpensioned groups to the broader UK population.

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