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What’s in an icon?

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21 Apr 2021

Barbara Douglas from the Elder Council of Newcastle and judge of our age-positive icon competition guides us through the process of how the winning designs were chosen.

  • Age-friendly Movement
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How can we tackle the financial barriers that prevent us from improving our homes?

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20 Apr 2021

The Good Home Inquiry is examining how to address the differing finance needs, from funding small repairs and adaptations to comprehensive, whole house upgrades.

  • Homes
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Dr Anna Dixon announced as Chair of Archbishop's new Commission on Reimagining Care

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Centre for Ageing Better
19 Apr 2021

The Archbishops of Canterbury and York have today announced a new commission aimed at developing a radical and inspiring vision that reimagines care and support.

  • Age-friendly Movement
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What can an 82-year-old Hamlet tell us about inclusivity in the workplace?

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Patrick Thomson
8 Apr 2021

While A-list actors may be able to find work whatever their age, it’s a different story for ordinary older workers who face barriers to work right from the start.

  • Work
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Do symbols speak louder than words when it comes to our attitudes to ‘the elderly’?

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Anna Dixon
7 Apr 2021

Our recently released age-positive icons have launched to change the negative stereotypes associated with ageing and to help us move towards a more positive, realistic image.

  • Age-friendly Movement
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Poorest hit hardest by pandemic, according to new figures

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Centre for Ageing Better
1 Apr 2021

The pandemic has had the worst impact on those who are struggling financially, including on their physical and emotional health, financial security, and relationships.

  • Age-friendly Movement
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Dr Anna Dixon MBE to leave the Centre for Ageing Better as Chief Executive

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Centre for Ageing Better
30 Mar 2021

We are sorry to announce that Dr Anna Dixon MBE will be leaving the Centre for Ageing Better in June following her success in starting up the organisation and leading it over the last five and a half years.

  • Age-friendly Movement
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Mr Motivator joins experts in calling for action on over 50s' health

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Centre for Ageing Better
30 Mar 2021

New figures show that over a third of over 55s have seen their strength decline since the COVID-19 outbreak, and nearly 40% are doing less exercise than last year.

  • Age-friendly Movement

Latest research from others

Generosity of old‐age pensions for the self‐employed—A typology of European welfare states
Höppner, J., International Journal of Social Welfare
5 Mar 2024
This paper explores pension generosity for self-employed people across European welfare states.
Older Adults' Experiences of Using Strategies to Maintain and Foster Social Participation
Körlof, L. et al., Health and Social Care in the Community
28 Feb 2024
The study explores how older adults maintain social participation to benefit their health.
Promoting good social work with older people and their families
National Children’s Bureau: Research in Practice
14 Mar 2024
The paper explores the role of social workers in supporting older people and their families, providing a toolkit for best practice.

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