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The future of ageing and mobility

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28 Jun 2019

The Future of Mobility report released earlier in the year came up with four outcomes for the future of transport for an ageing population.

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Let’s all have a go at reimagining ageing

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Aideen Young
28 Jun 2019

A recent event entitled ‘Reimagining Ageing’ challenges the audience to consider what we mean by “old”.

  • Age-friendly Movement
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Do actions speak louder than words when it comes to ageing?

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Louise Ansari
26 Jun 2019

When many people think about ageing, they think about the common stereotypes of older people being frail or lonely, but a good later life is possible for many of us

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Older woman in kitchen

Ageing Better welcomes moves to breakdown barriers for older and disabled people

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Centre for Ageing Better
25 Jun 2019

The Government has announced measures to help people with disabilities to get on in the workplace and live well at home.

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Thirty years since I started volunteering, I’m still not ready to quit

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24 Jun 2019

90 year-old Pat has been a volunteer since she retired 30 years ago. Through volunteering, she’s found an amazing circle of friends and a real sense of purpose.

  • Age-friendly Movement
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Senior figures appointed to transform later life across work, health, housing and communities

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Centre for Ageing Better
21 Jun 2019

The Centre for Ageing Better has appointed heavyweights from key sectors to be Associate Directors, helping to deliver its vision of giving everyone a good later life.

  • Age-friendly Movement
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Long-term thinking needed to give everyone a good later life

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Centre for Ageing Better
20 Jun 2019

A new report from Resolution Foundation, supported by the Nuffield Foundation, provides an audit of the big generational living standards issues facing Britain.

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What works in rural areas?

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Natalie Turner
17 Jun 2019

More than one in five local authorities are already reflecting the kind of numbers of older people we are expecting in 2080, with around 44% of their population over the age of 50.   

  • Age-friendly Movement

Latest research from others

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.
Older people’s Experiences and Perspectives on Place and Community Living in the UK
Sixsmith, J., Journal of Intergenerational Relationships
This study examines older adults’ experiences and participation in their communities in Edinburgh, Glasgow, and Manchester.
A qualitative exploration of the lives lived by Irish centenarians
Fagan A., Journal of Ageing Studies
This study explores the lived experience of Irish centenarians.

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