‘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 …
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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 …
The Future of Gerontology is in Safe Hands
I would never have guessed it was possible to combine an all inclusive beach holiday with academic excellence. It seems …
I Care: Celebrating National Carers Week- BSG and University of Stirling
On Friday 16th June a group of carers, policy makers, and researchers joined together to celebrate National Carers Week at …
CALL FOR PAPERS: AGEING, ADVENTURE & the OUTDOORS
We invite submissions for a Special Issue on active ageing in the outdoors. See call below. If you would like …
Dramatising the care home – rebellion or reenchantment?
The Lounge, which has been playing at London’s Soho Theatre, draws on two models of plot derived from the quest …
Imagining the Neighbourhood – Cardiff event on Monday 27 March
This blog article introduces a BSG-sponsored small event at Chapter Arts Centre on Monday 27 March which explores the lifecourse and stories of adjoining Cardiff neighbourhoods. The day combines research practice through a 90 minute facilitated walk in the morning with an afternoon that includes some presentations and a chance to debate.
In memory of Tony Carter
The late Tony Carter – whose funeral took place today in south London – and I never really got on. …
Mobility, Mood and Place – Conference Reflections
This blog article outlines my reflections on the conference held in Edinburgh (12 – 14 October) and how the proceedings …
Improving with age – our perception of growing old needs some get up and go
Cassandra Phoenix, University of Bath “Weak”, “sick”, “immobile”, “decrepit”, “lonely”, “depressed”. If the prospect of growing old brings thoughts like …
