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London needs a new policy narrative for older people
As the capital’s average age increases, there is a lack of focus in London government on how to address and benefit from it, writes Tim Whitaker of Wise Age and the London Age Friendly Forum.
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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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Do we need Commissioners for Older People and Ageing Well in England and Scotland?
Do politicians seriously believe that promising to keep the triple lock pension will address the concerns of older adults about access to and the need for social care, health, housing and public transport? By Mervyn Eastman and Shirley Ayres
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Older people’s mental health “being overlooked” through ageism and discrimination
The report, “Mental Health in Later Life” says that ageism and discrimination stop older people from accessing support, with poor mental health often dismissed by health professionals as an “inevitable” part of getting older.
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Whither an Age Friendly London?
After many years work, effort, and lobbying, London finally has an Age Friendly Action Plan. But, asks Tim Whitaker, a Trustee of Wise Age, will the plan make a difference and lead to concrete improvements in the lives of older people?
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It’s high time we created a “New Narrative on Ageing”
Shifting ageist attitudes requires widespread acceptance of a new narrative, recognising the value and contribution that older people make to society, says Peter Dale, Vice Chair of EngAgeNet and Chair of the South East England Forum on Ageing.
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Making the world less ageist… one person at a time
Jessica Duffy, Good Practice Mentor at Leeds Older People’s Forum, spells out the dangers of ageism and describes the work she is doing to combat it.
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No country for older people…?
Am I imagining it, asks Tony Watts OBE, or are older people routinely and systematically being excluded and discriminated against?
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“Nothing about us without us.” Yeah, right.
The “taskforce to transform older people’s housing” has been announced… with not one older person on it. If this isn’t ageist, what is? asks Tony Watts OBE.
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How many older people are about to lose their vote?
For reasons best known to the Government, new rules around voter ID will come into force at the May local elections. But where does that leave the two million voters ¬– many of them older people – who don’t have photographic ID? By Tony Watts OBE
