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Unlocking the potential of an ageing workforce: six strategies for success
As the global workforce continues to age, corporations are presented with a unique opportunity to tap into the wealth of knowledge and experience that older employees bring to the table, writes ILC Strategic Advisory Board member Yvonne Sonsino.
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How transformative tech in social care can speed hospital discharges
With the constant pressure to unblock beds to reduce waiting lists, how can technology play ITS part in speeding discharge? Gerry Toner at Curam sets out how their business is playing its part.
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Assisted dying legislation: who gets to decide who lives and dies?
“The risk of older people being nudged to die by health and social care,” writes leading dementia expert Professor June Andrews, “or even by a family with ‘inheritance impatience’ is more than I can bear without a broken heart.”
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Power of Attorney: 10 tips for the delicate discussion
Leading dementia expert Professor June Andrews has some helpful advice for anyone who has been putting off one of the most important decisions we can make…
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Celebrating the integral role of older people in our communities
Jessica Duffy, Good Practice Mentor from Leeds Older People’s Forum, explains how organisers can help increase participation in activities for the upcoming International Day of Older People on 1 October, and fully embrace this year’s theme.
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Why older workers are giving up on traditional recruitment
“Change doesn’t happen by following the crowd but by leading it,” says Lucy Standing, founder of Brave Starts, a career consultancy for people aged 50 and over.
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Tax needn’t be taxing with online Self Assessment
If you are self-employed, or are retired and have an income that is not taxed at source… and are reasonably digitally savvy… then here is HMRC’s advice on doing your income tax returns on line.
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It’s never too late to live a healthier life
Sarah Culpepper of AAA members Glass Sponge Coaching has some helpful advice to improve our healthspans as well as our lifespans… whatever our age!
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Why do we grunt as we get older?
If you find yourself making audible noises every time you exert yourself, you’re not alone! But why on Earth do we do it? Liz Lee of AAA members AMAC fitness trainers, has been doing some research!
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A stroke volunteer’s story
Like many charities, AAA member Bristol After Stroke relies heavily upon volunteers to support their activities. Unlike many charities though, most of their volunteers have personal experience of the condition they are supporting…
