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An introduction to Age-friendly Communities

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Centre for Ageing Better
15 May 2024

What is an Age-friendly Community? Learn about the WHO Age-friendly Communities framework and what can be achieved through becoming one.

  • Age-friendly Movement

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The Good Home Inquiry: How to get the homes we want

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Centre for Ageing Better
16 Sep 2021

In this webinar we discussed the Good Home Inquiry’s findings and recommendations, the policy priorities of the public and the next steps needed to improve our homes and improve the lives of millions of people.

  • Homes
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Keep on movin' - the importance of staying active in your 50s and 60s

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Centre for Ageing Better
6 Sep 2021

This webinar explored the motivators and barriers to physical activity for people in their 50s and 60s, and what might work to help people in this age group feel the benefits and get active. With special guest, Derrick Evans MBE: Mr Motivator.

  • Age-friendly Movement
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How does digital connectivity support and enhance a good home?

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Centre for Ageing Better
12 Aug 2021

In this webinar, hosted by the Good Home Inquiry, we examined how a digitally connected home supports  and enhances a good home and how we can ensure more people are connected in ways that work for them in their existing homes.

  • Homes
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Putting age in the frame

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Centre for Ageing Better
22 Jul 2021

This webinar looked at how imagery shapes and reinforces negative attitudes to ageing, and explored current efforts to depict older age in a more positive and realistic light.

  • Age-friendly Movement
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The missing market – how can we each better meet the needs of over 50s consumers?

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Centre for Ageing Better
15 Jul 2021

This webinar launched our report, which explores how we can better meet the needs of older adults through inclusive design.

  • Homes
  • Age-friendly Movement
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Responding to the experience of older people in the COVID-19 pandemic

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Centre for Ageing Better
12 Jul 2021

This event marked the launch of the University of Manchester report, ‘Covid-19 and Social Exclusion: Experiences of older people living in areas of multiple deprivation’.

  • Age-friendly Movement
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Digital skills to connect

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Centre for Ageing Better
8 Jul 2021

How has the COVID-19 pandemic affected digital skills training for older adults?

  • Age-friendly Movement
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Making the most of a multi-generational workforce; Don't let ageism limit your talent pool

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Centre for Ageing Better
1 Jul 2021

A webinar hosted by ACAS. Explore the business benefits, the barriers of assumptions and the legal requirements of a multi-generational workforce, and how this may help you recruit the best talent for your sector.

  • Work

Latest research from others

Commissioner for Older People launches new report ‘Are you ageist?’
Commissioner for Older People for Northern Ireland
20 Mar 2024
This report by the Commissioner for Older People for Northern Ireland (COPNI) investigates older people's experiences and perceptions of ageism.
Demographic, health, physical activity, and workplace factors are associated with lower healthy working life expectancy and life expectancy at age 50
Lynch, M., et al., Scientific Reports
11 Mar 2024
The study investigates factors affecting Healthy Working Life Expectancy (HWLE) for those living in England at the age of 50.
Cold at home: How winter cost of living pressures continue to impact older people
Age UK
26 Feb 2024
This report outlines the impact of the cost of living on older people during winter months.

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