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COVID-19 has shown that it’s not just kids at risk from obesity

Data shows it is people in their 50s and 60s who are most likely to be overweight, with around seven in ten people in this age group classified as either overweight or obese.

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Community gardens need to be age-friendly and inclusive through COVID-19 recovery

Growing our own food does not just provide a local source of fresh fruit and vegetables at a time of uncertainty for the food supply chain, but it also plays an important role in maintaining positive mental health and a sense of connectedness.

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Carers' leave could be life-changing for millions

2.8 million more workers have become unpaid carers since the start of the crisis. They need more support to juggle caring and work.

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Those in their 50s and 60s must be part of the road to recovery

A recent report by Ipsos MORI revealed what life has been like for those in their 50s and 60s during the COVID-19 lockdown.

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From home life to work and money: the impact of lockdown on people in their 50s and 60s revealed

A new report by Ipsos MORI reveals the impact lockdown has had on those in their 50s and 60s.

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Is now the time to start hiring older workers?

The devastating impact COVID-19 has had on the economy may have a silver lining for older workers’ job prospects.

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The Good Home Inquiry launched to find policy solutions for England's housing crisis

The Good Home Inquiry is an evidence-based analysis of England’s housing policies to determine the causes of, and solutions to, the poor quality of so much of our housing.

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What do we mean when we talk about ‘Inclusive Design’?

At the Centre for Ageing Better we have been undertaking a research project to understand how retailers and consumers think about ‘inclusive’ products and how they need to be created with clear consideration of the needs of the majority of the population.

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Latest research from others

Wale, et al., Public Health Wales
22 Mar 2024
This rapid review assesses the effectiveness of interventions to tackle the digital exclusion of older adults.
Bischoff, L., Ageing & Society
1 Mar 2024
This paper examines gender differences in the ways in which relationships form for adults in later life.
Hosseini, M., Zargoush, M., and Ghazalbash, S., Health Promotion International
1 Apr 2024
This paper outlines the impact of the climate crisis on the health and wellbeing of older people in Canada.

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