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Over the coming days we'll be looking back at the most viewed blogs and news articles from our website in 2020.
The first one is this guest blog from Dr Gemma Wilson, who highlighted the barriers that older adults face when trying to access technology. https://www.ageing-better.org.uk/blogs/how-digital-divide-affects-older-adults-use-technology-during-covid-19
The first one is this guest blog from Dr Gemma Wilson, who highlighted the barriers that older adults face when trying to access technology. https://www.ageing-better.org.uk/blogs/how-digital-divide-affects-older-adults-use-technology-during-covid-19
Next up:
News of our report with @IpsosMORI which shone a light on the impact lockdown had on those aged 50-70. In the process revealing dramatic changes to people’s lives and their plans for the future.
Find out more: https://www.ageing-better.org.uk/news/home-life-work-and-money-impact-lockdown-50-70s-revealed
News of our report with @IpsosMORI which shone a light on the impact lockdown had on those aged 50-70. In the process revealing dramatic changes to people’s lives and their plans for the future.
Find out more: https://www.ageing-better.org.uk/news/home-life-work-and-money-impact-lockdown-50-70s-revealed
Our next blog is a piece from our Chief Executive, @DrAnnaDixon, from March when the COVID-19 pandemic had resulted in the first national lockdown.
It talks about the challenges that COVID-19 poses on those in later life and the support communities give. https://www.ageing-better.org.uk/blogs/beyond-self-isolation-what-does-coronavirus-mean-those-later-life
It talks about the challenges that COVID-19 poses on those in later life and the support communities give. https://www.ageing-better.org.uk/blogs/beyond-self-isolation-what-does-coronavirus-mean-those-later-life
We look back at this news piece from March, which announced our Doddery but dear?: Examining age-related stereotypes report.
The report found attitudes to ageing and older people in the UK are mostly negative.
Read more: https://www.ageing-better.org.uk/news/mocking-patronising-and-demonising-uks-ageist-attitudes-revealed-new-report
The report found attitudes to ageing and older people in the UK are mostly negative.
Read more: https://www.ageing-better.org.uk/news/mocking-patronising-and-demonising-uks-ageist-attitudes-revealed-new-report
Back in July @DrAnnaDixon penned this blog about the #RoadToRecovery.
She suggested five ways in which the government can ensure those in their 50s and 60s are not forgotten about as the country started its recovery from COVID-19. https://www.ageing-better.org.uk/blogs/those-their-50s-and-60s-must-be-part-road-recovery-heres-how-government-can-support-them
She suggested five ways in which the government can ensure those in their 50s and 60s are not forgotten about as the country started its recovery from COVID-19. https://www.ageing-better.org.uk/blogs/those-their-50s-and-60s-must-be-part-road-recovery-heres-how-government-can-support-them
In September, along with @PHE_uk, we launched our age-positive icon competition.
The winner would subsequently be awarded a contract to design a series of alternative icons representing ageing and older people. https://www.ageing-better.org.uk/news/age-proud-icons
The winner would subsequently be awarded a contract to design a series of alternative icons representing ageing and older people. https://www.ageing-better.org.uk/news/age-proud-icons
The winning entry, as chosen by the judging panel, was a submission from SwaG Design which gave the original symbol of the couple crossing the road a unique spin. https://www.ageing-better.org.uk/news/dancing-couple-design-wins-age-positive-icon-competition
Back in April our Senior Programme Manager for Fulfilling Work, @paddythomson wrote about the changes in perception of flexible working due to the first national lockdown.
Read more: https://www.ageing-better.org.uk/blogs/out-office-new-reality-flexible-work-lockdown-britain
Read more: https://www.ageing-better.org.uk/blogs/out-office-new-reality-flexible-work-lockdown-britain
In June our Chief Executive, @DrAnnaDixon, released her book, 'The Age of Ageing Better? A Manifesto for Our Future.
In the book, she challenges people's assumptions about ageing, and what longer lives mean for our society.
Find out more here: https://www.ageing-better.org.uk/news/age-ageing-better-new-book-launched
In the book, she challenges people's assumptions about ageing, and what longer lives mean for our society.
Find out more here: https://www.ageing-better.org.uk/news/age-ageing-better-new-book-launched
In her blog for @KingsCollegeLon back in July, our Evidence Officer, @NayyaraTabassum, wrote about the ways in which COVID-19 highlighted the need for older people to get more support in acquiring a digital presence for modern day living. https://www.ageing-better.org.uk/blogs/how-are-older-people-adapting-digital-technology-during-covid-19-pandemic
Completing our most viewed news pieces and blogs in 2020 is this exercise guide from our Senior Programme Manager for Health @jesskue.
Written in March, the blog highlights the exercises you could do from home as the first lockdown was introduced. https://www.ageing-better.org.uk/blogs/how-we-can-all-keep-active-home-during-coronavirus-crisis
Written in March, the blog highlights the exercises you could do from home as the first lockdown was introduced. https://www.ageing-better.org.uk/blogs/how-we-can-all-keep-active-home-during-coronavirus-crisis
