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 …
Tag Archives: ageing societies
Globalization: the challenges for gerontology
Martin Hyde, author of Ageing and globalisation (Policy Press, 2016), looks at the changing nature of how we think about ageing. Ageing and globalisation is part of the BSG Ageing in a Global Context series.
Thoughts ahead of Mobility, Mood & Place: Habitats for Happy & Healthy Ageing Conference
This blog gives the perspective of somebody starting to research ageing in place having left 10 years working in local government regeneration. The writing considers how to plan for – and make the most of – the upcoming three day Mobility, Mood and Place conference in Edinburgh this October.
‘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 …
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 …
‘Ageing: the bigger picture’ features in BBC News
British Society of Gerontology & Photocrowd are delighted that the BBC is featuring the winners of its recent photo competition, …
‘Ageing: The Bigger Picture’ – Winners Announced
The British Society of Gerontology is delighted to announce the winners of their photographic competition to capture the multiple realities …
One big holiday? questioning travel plans after retirement
Were you to read the recent media coverage of UK pension reform, you’d be forgiven for thinking those approaching retirement …
