Increases in divorce and remarriage notably among those aged 50 and older highlight a critical need to understand and navigate complex shared social networks
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Factors, such as age of migration which need to be considered while examining the questions of aging identities among the senior diaspora.
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Aging well is no doubt easier for some than others but it’s important to communicate mindfully about aging and shape our futures through what we do and say.
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Taking a dubious route—At the nexus of ageing and disability policy by Håkan Jönson
by Håkan Jönsonby Håkan JönsonIn Sweden, people under retirement age who need extensive support can be granted personal assistance, a highly individualized form of assistance that is , free of charge and designed to improve the chances of living like other members of society. What is important here is that such support can be extended into aging
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How can a critical approach to the demographics of ageing better support city planning?
As ageing in urban settlement emerges as a global demographic trend, a better understanding of the importance and limitations of demographics should be placed at the top of researchers’ list of priorities.
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The economic crisis in Greece has dramatically impacted most aspects of social life, and substantially altered living conditions by reducing quality of life to the bare minimum. The effects on vulnerable groups and older people however, have been particularly devastating.
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Pathways to Retirement in Flux for White-Collar Boomers
by Erik Kojolaby Erik KojolaThe Boomers in our study describing retirement as a reflection of disengagement and detachment from society – not the active and engaged lifestyle they yearned for. Rather than leave the workforce entirely, they wanted to scale back, switch jobs, or pursue their passions, which they didn’t label as “retirement.”
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Ageism has direct implications on the lives of older adults. Efficient public policy and administration requires public officials to understand the changing demographics in the communities they serve. They should also be aware of the cultural biases in their societies and how these may affect policy outcomes.
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Lessons for Brazil from Theresa May’s Ministry of Loneliness
by Jorge Félixby Jorge FélixThe action taken by Prime Minister Theresa May was perhaps a response to something even more alarming: the fact that the UK is being “left behind” in the longevity revolution. The biggest concern for us, as suggested by some research, is that Brazil too is striding in the direction of the tragedy in the UK.
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The values of equality, recognition and dignity can only exist in a just State, where individuals and the community come together in support of solidarity. The problem however, is that we are losing ground where dignity, justice, and solidarity are concerned.