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Beyond self-isolation: what does coronavirus mean for the wellbeing of those in later life?

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Anna Dixon
30 Mar 2020
The outbreak of COVID-19 means the most vulnerable in society will be spending at least the next 12 weeks in isolation, in so called 'shielding', but what implications does this have for their physical and mental wellbeing?
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Angela's voice - The importance of intergenerational relationships

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Centre for Ageing Better
27 Mar 2020
Intergenerational relationships are important for those in later life to feel connected to their community and improve their wellbeing.
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Wise, but incompetent? The effect of ageist attitudes in the UK

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23 Mar 2020
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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Doddery but dear?: Examining age-related stereotypes

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Centre for Ageing Better
19 Mar 2020
Despite profound changes to the age structure of our society, ageism is still rife. This report looks at the role and impact of language and stereotypes in framing old age and ageing in the UK.
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How we can all keep active at home during the coronavirus crisis

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Jess Kuehne 1
19 Mar 2020
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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Mocking, patronising and demonising: UK’s ageist attitudes revealed in new report

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Centre for Ageing Better
19 Mar 2020
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

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18 Mar 2020
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

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16 Mar 2020
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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How do we bridge the UK’s age divide?

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Catherine Foot
16 Mar 2020
Not spending time with people of different age groups has an impact on stereotyping, prejudice and ageism.
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Doddery but dear? A webinar examining age-related stereotypes

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We held an interactive webinar exploring how age and ageing is discussed and represented across society
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