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Dr Carole Easton OBE to stay on as Chief Executive

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Centre for Ageing Better
29 Jul 2021

Carole, who has had an extensive career in the voluntary sector, will be staying on as Chief Executive for the next year.

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Why are people living longer?

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Aideen Young
23 Jul 2021

While life expectancy has increased, there are huge health inequalities in this country that are only set to widen as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Why design is a strategic growth ingredient for Healthy Ageing

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22 Jul 2021

The ageing population presents a significant opportunity for businesses. But without harnessing the benefits of design, it might be more difficult to achieve success.

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When will retailers create stylish inclusive products that meet consumer demands?

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Fiona Jarvis
21 Jul 2021

With an ageing population, the UK must become more accessible for those with mobility issues. Part of that is creating inclusive products that people actually want to buy.

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People in mid-life most pessimistic about ageing

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Centre for Ageing Better
20 Jul 2021

Our new report, 'Reframing ageing', finds that people in their 50s and 60s are most likely to feel negative about ageing.

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New accredited learning programme for over 50s employability support launched

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Centre for Ageing Better
19 Jul 2021

The Centre for Ageing Better and the Institute for Employability Professionals (IEP) have launched an accredited learning programme for employability practitioners on supporting over 50s jobseekers.

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How the fitness sector can support adults to remain active in later life

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Alison Giles
19 Jul 2021

Remaining physically active is key to staying independent and reducing chances of developing conditions that lead to preventable disability. But more than a third of adults over the age of 55 are classified as inactive.

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‘Four Walls’: A design innovation for friendlier and accessible homes

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15 Jul 2021

Our housing stock urgently needs renovating to make it more accessible. So Athul Dinesh from the National Institute of Design designed an app to help.

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Latest research from others

Systematic review of factors influencing loneliness in older-adult migrants
Ruan, Y-X., Cheung, M-C., Aging & Mental Health
9 Apr 2024
This review outlines factors that influence the loneliness experienced by older-adult migrants
The impact of the cost-of-living crisis on population health in the UK
Meadows, J., et al., BMC Public Health
22 Feb 2024
The study examines the impact of the cost-of-living crisis on population health in the UK.
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.

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