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: older people
Downsizing: should financial incentives be offered to “the elderly” to downsize?
A government White Paper published today indicates (on p63) that the government will be exploring ways to encourage older people …
How safe are older drivers?
Increasing Mobility Older people are more mobile than ever before. In particular, they are driving more miles to stay connected …
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’ …
‘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, …
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 …
Say What?
There’s a tricky condition called “mother deafness”. This normally occurs when teenaged and dare I mention “Boomerang Kids”, appear incapable of …
‘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 …
