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Let's talk about strength

The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy received funding from Sport England and the Centre for Ageing Better to support those with long-term health conditions to improve their strengthening.

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Why we must tackle gender inequalities in later life

In a recent report it was revealed that health and wealth inequalities between men and women are at their highest amongst people in their 50s which means that women are entering later life significantly worse off than men.

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The path to recovery must seize the opportunities of our ageing society

The Budget announcement sets out some positive measures for opening up the economy again and stimulating recovery and growth. But this should utilise the opportunity of our ageing population gives us, not ignore it.

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Retailers need to rethink inclusive products to better meet the needs of the over 50s

Inclusive products can be stylish as well as functional to suit all ages and abilities, but current products are failing to cater for the growing over 50s consumer market.

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How the social model of disability can help us add life to years

Accessible housing has the ability to reduce isolation and improve quality of life by supporting health, independence and wellbeing, particularly as we get older. And yet our homes fail to meet growing demand.

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Experiences of living in poor housing revealed in new report

New report reveals the impact of poor homes on people in their 50s and 60s, with residents feeling ‘miserable’ and ‘overwhelmed’ by problems of cold and damp in the home.

  • Homes
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Accessibility is the key to better housing 

The ‘Coming Home’ report from the Church of England’s Commission on Housing, Church and Community lays out a vision for housing centred around their five core values.

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The best way to help younger workers through the recovery is having older workers alongside them

The economic fallout from the pandemic has resulted in the highest unemployment figures for the past five years and from an increasingly tough job market.

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Latest research from others

instituteofhealthequity.org
8 Jan 2024
Health inequalities, lives cut short
bmcpublichealth.biomedcentral.com
2 Feb 2024
Background Research into men and masculinities suggests men may be more reluctant than women to state they are lonely, more reliant on partners/spouses and/or alcohol to tackle it, and that this may…
cogitatiopress.com
25 Jan 2024
Mel Duffy, Giovanni Frazzetto, Anthony Staines, Anne Matthews, James Geoghegan, Collette Gleeson, Claire Mooney, James O'Hagan, Sean Vail

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