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The Perennials: New report finds Britons are "overwhelmingly negative" about growing older

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13 Feb 2019

A new global study by Ipsos MORI explores attitudes to ageing and later life across 30 countries.

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Strength and balance programmes can help us live well – so why aren’t they available for all?

Blog
13 Feb 2019

Strength and balance training programmes can help people at risk of falls live safely and independently, but their availability is a postcode lottery.  

  • Age-friendly Movement
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Strength and balance programmes that help people at risk of falls are postcode lottery

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12 Feb 2019

By not prioritising strength and balance programmes, we are missing the opportunity to ease pressure on A&E departments and reduce demand for social care.

  • Age-friendly Movement
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Mapping the measurement maze 

Blog
31 Jan 2019

Measurement is an essential part of achieving social change. The Ageing Better Measures Framework is a new tool to help understand the dynamics of ageing.  

  • Age-friendly Movement
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Suitable housing for later life

Blog
28 Jan 2019

Many baby-boomers either don’t want to or can't downsize. The lack of suitable homes prevents many people moving at all.

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It's high time to change the negative public image of later life

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23 Jan 2019

Old age is often portrayed as a negative experience, especially in the media.

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Response to latest ONS Labour Market stats

News
23 Jan 2019

Our lead on work, Patrick Thomson responds to the latest ONS figures on employment, unemployment and economic inactivity by age group.

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Five things people get wrong about later life

Blog
22 Jan 2019

There are many common perceptions about ageing, however these are often not based on evidence.

  • Age-friendly Movement

Latest research from others

Equality analysis for Winter Fuel Payments 2025
Department for Work & Pensions
This report examines the Winter Fuel Payments (WFP) policy in the UK.
Ageing-in-place care preferences of persons living with dementia and informal caregivers with a migration background: a qualitative interview study
Vullings, I., et al., Ageing & Society
This study explores ageing-in-place care preferences of older people with dementia with non-Western migration backgrounds and their informal caregivers in the Netherlands.
Unmet need, under-met need and public financing of home care in England
Wang, F., et al., Ageing & Society
This English study examines the impact of public financing on care adequacy among adults aged 50+.

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