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 …
Tag Archives: ageing populations
Reversing retirement
It is surprisingly common for retirees to reverse their retirement: New research from a cross-research council funded consortium led by Professor Karen Glaser at King’s College London suggests that up to one quarter of Britons have been “unretiring” in recent years. However, not everybody has the same opportunities to unretire: those who are already well-favoured may find it easier to supplement their pension income with paid work in retirement. In this blog post, Dr. Loretta Platts, lead author of this paper, explains more.
BSG and devolution: why now?
I joined the BSG Executive Committee in July, and agreed to take on the new remit of Devolved Nations. I …
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 …
Challenging Times: President’s Message to the British Society of Gerontology
Dear colleagues These are unprecedented and challenging times for the EU, UK and for us – our research, policy and …
‘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, …
The implications of Brexit for older EU migrants in England and Wales
As part of the UK in a changing Europe initiative, a research project in the Centre for Population Change and …
Ethnicity and pensions: a continuing disadvantage?
Individuals from certain minority ethnic groups in the UK, such as those from a Pakistani and Bangladeshi background, are among …
Making the Case for the Social Sciences: No.11. Dementia
The mission of the Academy of Social Sciences is to ‘promote social science in the UK for the public benefit’ …
Imagine Belfast – Enter the campervan of dreams and imagine the future we all deserve…
Imagine Belfast – the festival of ideas and politics – sparks curiosity and engagement with social science and citizenship for …
