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Frailty better predictor of outcomes than age, home care study finds

Intelligence Studies by Sarah Clarke on July 9, 2021

Researchers believe the concept of frailty can best be used to guide conversations about advance care planning with home care clients and their families.

Charity stamps out negative views of ageing with free image library

Innovation Solutions by Sarah Clarke on January 15, 2021

The Centre for Ageing Better has launched the first free digital library showing positive and realistic images of older people.

The Eden Alternative accredits first home care provider

Business Strategy by Sarah Clarke on November 28, 2019

The Eden Alternative turns on its head the philosophy that older people can no longer contribute to their own lives or make their own decisions.

Tackling ageing could be a “formidable” industry, scientist says

Innovation Intelligence Studies Technology by Sarah Clarke on November 1, 2019

A university professor told a House of Lords’ Science and Technology Committee that the country’s scientists have the expertise and potential to reverse or slow ageing.

85+ population to double by 2043, new data reveals

Research by Patrick Cremona on October 22, 2019

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The data, released by the ONS. has led to a number of elderly care charities voicing concern about the implications for social care.

House of Lords committee to question academic experts about ageing processes

Intelligence Research by Patrick Cremona on October 21, 2019

The Lords’ Science and Technology Committee will use the information to help its inquiry into how science and technology can enable healthier living in old age.

Health and social care leaders pledge to make England the best country in the world to grow old

Uncategorized by Sarah Clarke on October 17, 2019

More than 60 organisations from the health, social care and housing sectors have announced the launch of a shared vision on healthy ageing.

UK think tank backs G20’s commitment to prevention of ill health in adults

Compliance Legislation by Sarah Clarke on July 4, 2019

The International Longevity Centre UK has welcomed the G20 Government’s commitment to focus its efforts on the prevention of ill health.