Age-Positive

Ageing Better is launching a new event series to discuss and debate the topic of ageing. Sign-up to the first event, on ageism: ow.ly/6Jbp30j0gr5

Outstanding new book about complex world of work #WoW and #employability. Papers by leading scholars/practitioners. @SpringerPsych #vocpsy

(New) research makes it increasingly clear that companies with more diverse workforces perform better financially (McKinsey & Co.) At @age_positive , we practise what we preach. To hire diverse, experienced & loyal staff contact us at: [email protected]. #DiversityPays!

In rising to this challenge, government and employers must focus on enabling more people to work in fulfilling jobs for longer. @DrAnnaDixon responds to the Industrial Strategy ageing-better.org.uk/news/in…

We're calling on employers to help older workers become ‘digital adopters’ in new #MissingLink report age.bitc.org.uk/digital

62% of over 50s have not received computer skills training – vital for work in a digital era. Read more in our new @BITC report: bit.ly/2Ac5Fxd

Four key things, says @ajslondon1 . We need to avoid saying ageing and say 'longevity' instead. We need to get away from traditional life expectancy. We need to avoid the tyranny of numbers. And we should avoid generational labels wherever possible. #100YearLife #FutureofAgeing

67% of people, rising to 74% in those aged 16 - 24, want to do something to end the loneliness crisis. @GeorginaBinnie says the exchange of letters is a low-cost, high-impact solution. #WritingBack #FutureofAgeing

The dependency on numbers, like age, creates a lot of problems in how we think about ageing. A 60 year old in poor health and low income has different issues from an 80 year old in good health and good income, says @ajslondon1 #100YearLife #FutureofAgeing

"Ageism against the elderly is not like sexism or racism. It's a different form of ism. It doesn't hit 'them'. It hits you, tomorrow." Good line @ILCUK conference #futureofageing