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…
Scandinavian assistive exercise tech helps older people fight the effects of dementia
Norwegian start-up Motitech is helping older people and those with dementia become more motivated to engage in physical activity by enabling them to cycle down…
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…
Report calls for more diverse and accessible housing to suit needs and wants of older people
Credit: Centre for Ageing Better New research from Greater Manchester Combined Authority is calling for local authorities, planners and developers to provide more diverse and…
Campaign to understand attitudes towards home adaptations
A crowdfunding campaign has been launched to fund research into older people’s views on adapted homes. It is hoped insight drawn from the work will…
NRS Healthcare supports the mental wellbeing of older people during #SilverWeek2016
Throughout their 69 year history, the NRS Healthcare team have been supporting the physical needs of older people by offering innovative equipment to help them…
Online retailer supports The Silver Line charity
Ability Superstore has partnered with The Silver Line charity to help educate about and combat loneliness amongst older people. The company is now giving customers…