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Narrowing the gap in disability-free life expectancy

by | Aug 23, 2024 | Inequality, Life expectancy, Past projects

Looking at published evidence of effective interventions that prevent or postpone the development of disability relating to long-term conditions.

Homecare quality: exploring and bridging perspectives from key stakeholders

by | Aug 23, 2024 | Care, Healthy ageing, Inequality, Past projects

Around 10 million unpaid carers in the UK provide support for friends and family. We know very little about who receives homecare and what support they need. This research explored this further.

Caring as a social determinant of health: who experiences the greatest impact and what works to support older carers (18.09.24)

by helenrobinson | Aug 8, 2024 | Past events

Looking at the impact of unpaid caring on carers, gaps in support, and key priorities for future research.

In development: technology for falls prevention in dementia still more virtual than reality

by helenrobinson | Aug 7, 2024 | Blogs, Dementia, Digital, Falls

A reflection on the findings of a paper on digital technologies to prevent falls in people living with dementia or mild cognitive impairment.

Frailty: a global health challenge in need of local action

by | Aug 1, 2024 | Frailty, Publications

Looking at frailty in older people

Development of a prototype minimum data set for homecare

by | Jul 30, 2024 | Care, Past projects, Prevention

Working to suggest content for a minimum dataset for homecare that is usable, feasible and acceptable to relevant stakeholder groups.

Understanding transitions in ageing: changes in our need for care and support

by | Jul 30, 2024 | Care, Current projects, Disability, Long term conditions, Prevention

Laying the foundation for a framework to track changes in the difficulties older people experience with daily activities over time.

How to promote physical activity and reduce sedentary behaviour among older people, especially disadvantaged and marginalised groups

by | Jul 30, 2024 | Healthy ageing, Inequality, Past projects, Physical activity

Understanding how best to increase uptake and adherence in physical activity among disadvantaged and marginalised older people to improve health and wellbeing.

Regional and sociodemographic inequalities in disability incidence

by | Jul 30, 2024 | Disability, Inequality, Past projects, Prevention

It is important to understand differences in rates of disability across England, particularly for healthcare planning and promoting healthy ageing that is fair for everyone.