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Exploring perceptions of dementia in Pakistan

July 17, 2017

Here in the UK we are becoming more familiar with dementia. There are television adverts alerting us that dementia can …

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Look lively: using objects to reflect a long life

February 9, 2017

At some point in our lives, we’ve probably all discussed the objects we would save if our house was on …

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Mobility, Mood and Place – Conference Reflections

October 21, 2016

This blog article outlines my reflections on the conference held in Edinburgh (12 – 14 October) and how the proceedings …

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‘Ageing: the bigger picture’ features in BBC News

February 3, 2016

British Society of Gerontology & Photocrowd are delighted that the BBC is featuring the winners of its recent photo competition, …

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‘Ageing: The Bigger Picture’ – Winners Announced

January 19, 2016

The British Society of Gerontology is delighted to announce the winners of their photographic competition to capture the multiple realities …

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Re-Presenting Age: Launching the BSG in Northern Ireland in Style

May 15, 2015

Buoyed up by the support and enthusiasm of everyone who supported the launch of the BSG in Northern Ireland, we will continue to challenge negative stereotypes of ageing. Representing Age will provide a focus for the work of the BSG in Northern Ireland for many years to come.

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Living in the “Age of No Retirement”

November 16, 2014

The last of the baby boomers turns fifty in 2014. This huge cohort is said to have defined the modern …

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The professionalism of Gerontology

September 6, 2014

“My course is accredited by the British Psychological Society” “My course is accredited by the Nursing and Midwifery Council” “My …

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Lucien Freud Dies, Age 88

July 22, 2011

Lucien Freud has died, aged 88.  An artist who embraced, loved and exposed our ageing bodies and all that they …

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