Being a grandparent and depression: how does it differ across England, Europe and China?
Approximately one billion people in the world’s population are grandparents. As people live longer, healthier lives, grandparenting has become more and …
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Covid-19: Statement from the President and Members of the National Executive Committee of the British Society of Gerontology
A pdf of this statement can be downloaded from the British Society of Gerontology website We urge the Government to …
Old Friends or Young Friends – they are all worth the time and effort
These days it feels like friendship has become a commodity. If Facebook is taken as the main platform …
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 …
Scrapping the Pensions Triple Lock? Time to re-frame the debate.
Over the weekend, the Work and Pensions Select Committee called on the government to scrap the pensions triple lock, framing it …
‘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, …
‘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 …
‘Making Friends’ – a radio play about intergenerational relationships
I’ve just been fortunate enough to hear an amazing play developed through a collaboration between the University of Surrey and …
Ageing Issues 