Negative attitudes towards older people perpetuate damaging views of later life, report finds
Language used across society to describe ageing and older people, including narratives around elderly people being a ‘burden’ on health and social care, risks ‘damaging…
43 percent of people say ageing population is a major social issue, research shows
Skills shortages, an ageing population and investment in new tech - these are the key issues that the UK's public sector will need to address…
Research shows many over-70s are tech-savvy but left out in the design of online public sector services
Despite older people embracing technology to take advantage of online services, a new study from Civica has found that just 31 percent of public sector…
CSP welcomes NHS plans for urgent community services but calls for more Government backing for physio training to meet growing pressures
Credit: The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) has welcomed NHS England’s recent announcement to roll out urgent community response teams…
Council and technology company work together to create digital falls risk assessment app to keep elderly people safe
Designed for use in care homes, technology company Red Ninja worked in conjunction with Wirral Borough Council to create a pioneering digital falls risk assessment…
Guest Article: Ageing population – Does the ‘old age’ threshold need to be reconsidered?
Reaching age 65 has traditionally been cited as the start of becoming older due to it previously being the official retirement age and milestone to…
New app in development with advice on falls prevention and combatting loneliness to help people live independently for longer
Online health educator The Sound Doctor has announced the development of its new app to help people live longer and more independently at home. The…
£34 million investment to develop care robots to transform care sector and relieve pressure off healthcare professionals
PARO robot Part of the UK Government’s aim to give people five years of longer, healthier life, it has announced a £34 million investment to…
How Closomat can help housing designers, developers and officers meet parliamentary recommendations on housing
A parliamentary inquiry into decent and accessible homes is highlighting the importance of utilising a universal design approach to make adaptation products appealing to all…
New Government competition offers £40 million for pioneering solutions to transform older age
A landmark funding competition has been launched today to boost innovations that will enable people to live better lives for longer. Led by UK Research…