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Wise, but incompetent? The effect of ageist attitudes in the UK

Although longer life expectancy is regarded positively and reflects societal progress in healthcare, later life is still synonymous with ill-health, resulting in ‘inevitable’ cognitive and physical decline.

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Gardening

How we can all keep active at home during the coronavirus crisis

With the threat of COVID-19 taking hold, more people will be spending a considerable amount of time in self-isolation, but there are ways people of all ages and ability can keep active through a variety of exercises.

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Population

Mocking, patronising and demonising: UK’s ageist attitudes revealed in new report

Attitudes to ageing and older people in the UK are mostly negative, according to a review of the evidence, with older people seen as incompetent, hostile or a burden on society.

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Buses, bungalows and buddies – a village view on age-friendly communities

Limited access to public transport, health services and other crucial facilities can present additional challenges to people living in rural communities, compared to those in urban communities.

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Growing older in a South Asian family

When we picture how we’d like to spend later life, our goals and ideals can differ based on our cultural background and family traditions.

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Elderly man and grandson sitting on grass with football.

How do we bridge the UK’s age divide?

Not spending time with people of different age groups has an impact on stereotyping, prejudice and ageism.

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National scandal of poor housing for over-55s revealed in new report

New report from the Centre for Ageing Better and Care & Repair England has found that over two million over-55s are living in a home that endangers their health or wellbeing.

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Pilot programme announced to help over 50s back to work

The Centre for Ageing Better, Greater Manchester Combined Authority, and the Department of Work & Pensions have announced the ‘Greater Manchester Employment Support for Over 50s’ pilot programme to tackle worklessness in over 50s.

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Latest research from others

Minh Nguyen, T.N., et al., Nursing & Health Sciences
This study examines support networks and care needs of older Vietnam-born adults living in Australia.
Thompson, R. et al., BMJ Public Health
This study examined socio-environmental risk factors for heat-related mortality in England.
The Centre for Social Justice
This report examines the role of UK employers and Government in addressing health- related inactivity and promoting healthy, inclusive workplaces.

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