BSG 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 …
Category Archives: Health
Final reminder: Abstract deadline (24th January) for the 47th Annual Conference of the British Society of Gerontology, Manchester, 4th – 6th July 2018
Present a paper, poster or symposium at the 47th Annual Conference of the British Society of Gerontology in Manchester, UK, 4th …
Why are some working in their 60s, and is it good for their well-being?
Pension ages in the UK are rising from the traditional 65 for men and 60 for women, as people live …
A dose of realism – Achieving continence for care home residents living with dementia
Incontinence, particularly faecal incontinence (FI) is distressing, humiliating and potentially stigmatising for any adult and managing another adult’s excrement can …
Very pleased to meet you, NICOLA: understanding ageing in Northern Ireland
Monday 27 November 2017 marked a new beginning for gerontology in Northern Ireland, with the launch of key findings from …
The Importance of Satisfactory Housing for Older People
There is a consensus that older people ideally want to remain in their own homes, with support if necessary, for …
‘Understanding the Lives of Older People with Vision Impairment’ (VI).
A blog for the small event held at the Thomas Pocklington Trust on May 9th 2017 and co-funded by the …
Exploring perceptions of dementia in Pakistan
Here in the UK we are becoming more familiar with dementia. There are television adverts alerting us that dementia can …
How might shopping contribute to healthy ageing?
Shopping is unique in being an instrumental activity that is both essential and potentially involves key areas associated with successful …
Is Dementia a Leading Cause of Death?
This week, Office for National Statistics figures (1) revealed that dementia has overtaken heart disease as the biggest cause of …
