‘Gerontology is good for you… so is gardening’
In preparing to address a room packed with enthusiastic gardeners, community activists and gerontologists at the latest BSG NI event, …Continue reading →
View ArticlePensions and the triple lock – some context for the debate
I’ve been listening for the last two days to heated debate about the triple lock for State Pensions, with two …Continue reading →
View ArticleScrapping the Pensions Triple Lock? Time to re-frame the debate.
Over the weekend, the Work and Pensions Select Committee called on the government to scrap the pensions triple lock, framing it …Continue reading →
View ArticleDownsizing: 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 →
View ArticleThe (Not) Real Marigold Hotel – older people in India
It was with interest and a little yelling at the TV screen that I watched the second series of BBCs …Continue reading →
View ArticleFinal reminder: Abstract deadline (24th January) for the 47th Annual...
Present a paper, poster or symposium at the 47th Annual Conference of the British Society of Gerontology in Manchester, UK, 4th …Continue reading →
View ArticleBSG Technology & Ageing Special Interest Group (SIG)
Technology & Ageing SIG Meeting Wednesday 4th July 11.30-12.30 The use of technology and digital devices are pivotal in the …Continue reading →
View ArticleCovid-19: Statement from the President and Members of the National Executive...
A pdf of this statement can be downloaded from the British Society of Gerontology website The British Society of Gerontology …Continue reading →
View ArticleAge and Ageism during Covid-19
Written by Professor Sarah Vickerstaff, University of Kent. This blog was first published on 21 April 2020 on the Equality …Continue reading →
View ArticleYou Can Only Pass Go With A Digital Pass
Marston, H.R1,2, Morgan, D.J2,1, Wilson, G3, & Gates, J3 1Health and Wellbeing Strategic Research Area, Faculty of Wellbeing, Education, Languages, …Continue reading →
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