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‘Making Friends’ – a radio play about intergenerational relationships

I’ve just been fortunate enough to hear an amazing play developed through a collaboration between the University of Surrey and …Continue reading →

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Say What?

There’s a tricky condition called “mother deafness”. This normally occurs when teenaged and dare I mention “Boomerang Kids”, appear incapable of …Continue reading →

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Why is it important to study late life widowhood?

I’ve previously written about gay spousal bereavement (https://ageingissues.wordpress.com/2013/05/09/gay-partner-bereavement/). But, in fact, I’ve been studying late life widowhood and bereavement more...

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‘Ageing: the bigger picture’ features in BBC News

British Society of Gerontology & Photocrowd are delighted that the BBC is featuring the winners of its recent photo competition, …Continue reading →

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Making the Case for the Social Sciences: No.11. Dementia

The mission of the Academy of Social Sciences is to ‘promote social science in the UK for the public benefit’ …Continue reading →

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How safe are older drivers?

Increasing Mobility Older people are more mobile than ever before. In particular, they are driving more miles to stay connected …Continue reading →

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Downsizing: should financial incentives be offered to “the elderly” to downsize?

A government White Paper published today indicates (on p63) that the government will be exploring ways to encourage older people …Continue reading →

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Exploring perceptions of dementia in Pakistan

Here in the UK we are becoming more familiar with dementia. There are television adverts alerting us that dementia can …Continue reading →

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Why are some working in their 60s, and is it good for their well-being?

Pension ages in the UK are rising from the traditional 65 for men and 60 for women, as people live …Continue reading →

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Old Friends or Young Friends – they are all worth the time and effort

    These days it feels like friendship has become a commodity. If Facebook is taken as the main platform …Continue reading →

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