In the latest issue of Changing Populations, we report on a study by CG member Dr Jo Hale from the University of St Andrews, which has found that reducing social isolation protects the brain in later life.
Head to section 8 to find out more: https://sway.cloud.microsoft/WzAYgcw05ELXCdXJ?ref=Link
#ageing #cognition #socialisolation #loneliness #brainhealth #publichealth #gerontology #Alzheimers #demography #mentalhealth #laterlife #StAndrews #healthyageing #neuroscience #wellbeing
📈 Nationally, the proportion of households led by over-65s will increase from 29% to 35% by 2047, according to Telegraph analysis.
CPC-CG Director Professor Jane Falkingham and CG Co-Director Professor Melinda Mills discuss the complexities of the UK's #ageingpopulation ⬇️ https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2026/02/28/east-devon-old-age-capital-britain/
#ageing #demography #socialcare #ruralcommunities #housing #healthcare #longevity #populationchange #agefriendly #Devon #UKpolicy #publicservices #socialpolicy #laterlife
Patricia Routledge's Later Statements on Health and Legacy
Patricia Routledge, who played Hyacinth Bucket, spoke about her memory and life before she passed away. Learn about her final thoughts.
#PatriciaRoutledge, #HyacinthBucket, #BritishActress, #LaterLife, #Health
https://newsletter.tf/patricia-routledge-health-legacy-hyacinth-bucket/
Actress Patricia Routledge, known for playing Hyacinth Bucket, shared thoughts on her health and life before she died. She mentioned her memory was not as good as it used to be, which made it hard to play her famous role. She also shared a message about living life fully.
#PatriciaRoutledge, #HyacinthBucket, #BritishActress, #LaterLife, #Health
https://newsletter.tf/patricia-routledge-health-legacy-hyacinth-bucket/
Reducing #socialisolation protects the #brain in #laterlife, finds Connecting Generations member Dr Jo Mhairi Hale from the University of St Andrews in a new study
Read more... 👇
https://news.st-andrews.ac.uk/archive/reducing-social-isolation-protects-the-brain-in-later-life/
Reducing social isolation protects the brain in later life . Pathological cognitive decline is most often driven by Alzheimer’s and related dementias The study, published today (16 December 2025) in The Journals of Gerontology, Series B: Psychological Sciences and Social Sciences found a consistent pattern of higher social isolation causing faster cognitive decline whether or not people identify as lonely. Social isolation is objectively measured
🎮 Are you 65 or older, or know someone who is?
We're seeking participants aged 65+ who play or have played digital/video games to complete an online survey to inform research on how #gaming could enhance wellbeing in later life - please share!
https://app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/stirling/experiences-of-gamers-aged-65-live
#videogames #digitalgames #ageing #gerontology #laterlife #demography #socialscience #gamification #healthcare #HealthcareInnovation #socialpolicy #sociology #olderage #survey
📗NEW CPC-CG Policy Briefing
Read about how our members engaged secondary school pupils to improve financial knowledge, aiming to strengthen future #financial resilience - as part of the ESRC-funded inclusivity in #pension protection project, led by Professor Athina Vlachantoni.
▶️https://www.cpc.ac.uk/docs/PB77_Pupil_attitudes_to_ageing_pensions_and_saving_for_later_life.pdf
#ageing #pensions #minorities #savings #laterlife #finances #gerontology #socialsciences #demography #economics
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