Compassionate Ageism: Reinforcing ‘the terror of age; the weak, catastrophic victim of age’?
Dr Mervyn Eastman explores the politics of language around ageing.
22 March 2019
07 September 2018
Why aren’t mobility scooters designed for independence?
Mobility scooters and other mobility aids, can give people a new lease of life. But why is so little thought given to their design?
By Josh Coles
05 September 2018
We need to change society’s attitude to ageism
1 in 5 of Silver Voices’ members have experienced multiple discrimination, including ageism.
By Dennis Reed
04 September 2018
We need to be able to trust public transport
Accessible and reliable public transport is key to many older people living fulfilling lives.
By Sophie Lock
03 September 2018
Support for those ageing without children
Not all older people are grandparents, and this assumption can be detrimental.
By Kirsty Woodard
26 August 2018
The road to poverty for older people with mental health problems
The difficulties of securing a good enough pension when faced with mental health difficulties.
By Rachel Braverman, Money and Mental Health Policy Institute
23 August 2018
Unconscious or conscious bias against older workers?
Older workers have more experience, more loyalty, better listening and empathy skills and are often more motivated. So everyone wants to employ them, right?
By Natasha Oppenheim, CEO of No Desire To Retire.
21 August 2018
4,000 applications, 40 interviews, 1 job offer
“I applied for 4,000 jobs before Independent Age took me on”.
Our Office Services Manager, John Thurston describes how ageism almost derailed his career.
19 August 2018
What’s in a label?
Ageing according to labels. Jabeer Butt from the Race Equality Foundation looks back at ageing through the eyes of others.
By Jabeer Butt