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A good home must be a digitally connected home

Digital connectivity has become an essential part of what makes a good home, but many people are still missing out on the benefits.

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What is so off-putting about walking and cycling?

Despite it being one of the easiest ways to build physical activity into daily life, people in mid and later life are less likely to participate in active travel than younger age groups.

  • Age-friendly Movement
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Walking and cycling ‘not safe or attractive enough’ for many in their 50s and 60s

New report finds that lack of cycle and footpaths, personal safety concerns, and declining health are key barriers to people in their 50s and 60s walking or cycling as a means of travel.

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My vision for an age-friendly city: John, Torbay

Around 50% of Torbay’s population is over the age of 50. This makes it especially important to have a platform for older members so that their area can be a better place to grow old in.

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How can we change news media portrayals of older people?

Current research tells us that media depictions of ageing and older people are largely negative. It’s time we challenged these ageist portrayals.

  • Age-friendly Movement
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Dr Carole Easton OBE to stay on as Chief Executive

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

  • Age-friendly Movement
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Why are people living longer?

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

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

  • Age-friendly Movement

Latest research from others

Hadfield-Spoor, M., et al., Public Health Nutrition
26 Feb 2024
This study examines the relationship between disability, age, and food insecurity in the UK.
Höppner, J., International Journal of Social Welfare
5 Mar 2024
This paper explores pension generosity for self-employed people across European welfare states.
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.

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