Look lively: using objects to reflect a long life
At some point in our lives, we’ve probably all discussed the objects we would save if our house was on …
Tag Archives: gerontology
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 …
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’ …
Why should medical students study Social Gerontology? Guest-blog by Professor Anthea Tinker
Originally posted on Department of Global Health & Social Medicine at King's College, London:
This blog was written by SSHM Professor of Social Gerontology Anthea Tinker. All lecturers want their…
Ageing: The Bigger Picture. An international photography competition sponsored by the British Society of Gerontology.
‘Ageing: The Bigger Picture’ Launch: Wednesday 18th November 2015 Close to entries: Sunday 10th January 2016 “My job is to …
The professionalism of Gerontology
“My course is accredited by the British Psychological Society” “My course is accredited by the Nursing and Midwifery Council” “My …
Why is it important to study late life widowhood?
I’ve previously written about gay spousal bereavement (https://ageingissues.wordpress.com/2013/05/09/gay-partner-bereavement/). But, in fact, I’ve been studying late life widowhood and bereavement more …
What is a ‘Gerontologist’?
Rather uniquely, Gerontologists are specialists in a particular field i.e. ageing but who oft originate from a range of other …
