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# Frailty and Ethnicity

The Social Dimensions of Frailty in Older Age

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- [Understanding Frailty in Old Age Within Diverse Populations: My Experiences with Older Adults in Leicester](https://frailtyandethnicity.org/2024/10/understanding-frailty-in-old-age-within-diverse-populations-my-experiences-with-older-adults-in-leicester/) - Written by Upanish Oli, Research Assistant on the Frailty & Ethnicity project. I began my role as a research assistant in this qualitative study which explores the lived experiences of older people in Leicester, specifically examining frailty across different ethnic backgrounds. I wanted this role to enhance my knowledge of qualitative research and be
- [Ageing & You: Unique photo exhibition opens in Leicester](https://frailtyandethnicity.org/2024/08/ageing-amp-you-unique-photo-exhibition-opens-in-leicester/) - Leicester’s Haymarket Centre will host a powerful and thought-provoking photo exhibition, Ageing & You, which is set to open to the public between 2nd and 10th August 2024. Based on research from the University of Liverpool’s Centre for Ageing and the Life Course, the unique collection showcases the lived experiences of frailty through the eyes of older photographers.
- [Blog: An Older Married Couple's Journey Through Ageing](https://frailtyandethnicity.org/2024/07/blog-an-older-married-couples-journey-through-ageing/) - Dr Upanish Oli, Research Assistant on this project, had a conversation with Margaret, 79, [White British] and Bob, 78, [White British] where they reflect on their 20 years of retirement. During a delightful chat about ageing, Upanish picked up few things about their lives. Margaret has been active all her life. She mentioned she
- [Blog: A Retired Nurse's Insights on Navigating Healthcare as an Older Woman](https://frailtyandethnicity.org/2024/06/blog-a-retired-nurses-insights-on-navigating-healthcare-as-a-older-woman/) - Written by Ines, 86 years old [Black Caribbean]. In 2023, the 75th anniversary of the arrival of HMT Windrush was commemorated. Agnes Nisbett, of the Windrush generation, came to the UK in 1959, aged 21. Since then, she has dedicated her life around the healthcare system as a midwife, a nursing officer, and as
- [Blog: Successful Ageing is Not Just Getting Old](https://frailtyandethnicity.org/2024/06/blog-successful-ageing-is-not-just-getting-old/) - Written by Gadhar, 77 years old [Bangladeshi]. We cannot escape the passage of time; it is an inevitable reality. When I was young, I eagerly awaited adulthood. Now, in the twilight years of life, I find myself yearning to be few years younger. Time has flown by faster than I ever imagined. As one
- [Blog: Health is Wealth](https://frailtyandethnicity.org/2024/06/blog-health-is-wealth/) - Written by Ruth, 63 years old [Black African]. The occurrence of emotional stress on health and the upward spiral of negative mental well-being is clear during ill health and ageing because our choices in response to life adversities affect psychological and mental well-being. The journey of my health has snowballed during and after the COVID-19
- [Blog: Feelings About Getting Older](https://frailtyandethnicity.org/2024/07/blog-feelings-about-getting-older/) - Written by Andrew, 63 years old [Black Caribbean]. When I was younger, I saw my parents growing old. They had to do different things to manage themselves. I saw people lose their sight, others lost their mobility and I said to myself, “I hope it doesn’t happen to me.” When she was 70 years
- [Blog: Barriers to Healthcare](https://frailtyandethnicity.org/2024/07/barriers-to-healthcare/) - Written by Zara, 62 years old [Indian]. I miss the days when I was young and strong, taking care of others, including my mum as she grew older. The last thing I wanted at that time was to be totally dependent on someone else. I envisaged myself remaining strong and agile in my old age,
- [£1.1 million funding success for 3-year research project: 'Understanding the varied experiences of frailty in older age with respect to ethnicity'](https://frailtyandethnicity.org/2022/07/esrc-funding-success/) - Professor Susan Pickard, as Principal Investigator (PI), has been successful in securing £1.1 million in funding from the ESRC UKRI. Susan will lead a three year, multi-national interdisciplinary project, starting in September 2022, entitled ‘Understanding the varied experiences of frailty in older age with respect to ethnicity: a mixed methods approach’. Alongside Sociology, Co-Investigators (Co-Is)
- [What frailty can tell us about ageing well: towards an alternative paradigm to 'successful ageing'](https://frailtyandethnicity.org/2024/06/what-frailty-can-tell-us-about-ageing-well-towards-an-alternative-paradigm-to-successful-ageing/) - Abstract This paper considers the concept of successful ageing by means of a dialogue with the concept of frailty. This dialogue reveals the limits and blind spots of both concepts as well as their apparent dichotomy and the importance of understanding both the objective and subjective experience of ageing. In particular, the dialogue highlights that

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- [Home](https://frailtyandethnicity.org/) - Frailty & Ethnicity The social dimensions of frailty in older age Bringing together two concepts that are multifaceted lived experiences, this research explores the relationship between ethnicity and the experience of frailty in old age, in one of Britain’s most diverse cities (Leicester). Understanding how frailty is conceptualised in a diverse range of cultural and
- [test](https://frailtyandethnicity.org/test/)
- [Martha - Case study](https://frailtyandethnicity.org/case-studies/case-study-martha/) - Understanding how these theories apply to cases can enhance clinical practice, offering insights into patient care, decision-making, and treatment strategies.
- [Grace - Case study](https://frailtyandethnicity.org/case-studies/case-study-grace/) - Understanding how these theories apply to cases can enhance clinical practice, offering insights into patient care, decision-making, and treatment strategies.
- [Case studies](https://frailtyandethnicity.org/case-studies/) - These case studies offer a unique perspective, bridging academic concepts with real-world application to enhance clinical practice.
- [About](https://frailtyandethnicity.org/about/) - About us The University of Liverpool’s Centre for Ageing and the Life Course explores the underpinning factors shaping inequalities in ageing, as well as the subjective meaning and lived experience of health and well-being in later life. The ‘Frailty and Ethnicity’ research project brings together two concepts that are multifaceted lived experiences – the
- [Concepts](https://frailtyandethnicity.org/concepts/) - These stories connect to key theories that shape healthcare. Explore these ideas and discover how you can drive positive change as a healthcare provider.
- [Practical wisdom](https://frailtyandethnicity.org/concepts/practical-wisdom/) - By exploring the theories that underpin our participants' experiences, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of how these frameworks apply in practical settings.
- [Positive health](https://frailtyandethnicity.org/concepts/positive-health/) - By exploring the theories that underpin our participants' experiences, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of how these frameworks apply in practical settings.
- [Narrative identity](https://frailtyandethnicity.org/concepts/narrative-identity/) - By exploring the theories that underpin our participants' experiences, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of how these frameworks apply in practical settings.
- [Meaning in life](https://frailtyandethnicity.org/concepts/meaning-in-life/) - By exploring the theories that underpin our participants' experiences, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of how these frameworks apply in practical settings.
- [Intersectionality](https://frailtyandethnicity.org/concepts/intersectionality/) - By exploring the theories that underpin our participants' experiences, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of how these frameworks apply in practical settings.
- [Human dignity](https://frailtyandethnicity.org/concepts/human-dignity/) - Human dignity By exploring the theories that underpin our participants’ experiences, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of how these frameworks apply in practical settings. Summary Human dignity is the idea that every person deserves respect and basic rights. It is the foundation of human rights laws. However, some argue that dignity is too abstract and
- [Empathy](https://frailtyandethnicity.org/concepts/empathy/) - By exploring the theories that underpin our participants' experiences, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of how these frameworks apply in practical settings.
- [Cultural narratives and counter narratives](https://frailtyandethnicity.org/concepts/cultural-narratives/) - By exploring the theories that underpin our participants' experiences, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of how these frameworks apply in practical settings.
- [Compassionate ageism](https://frailtyandethnicity.org/concepts/compassionate-ageism/) - By exploring the theories that underpin our participants' experiences, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of how these frameworks apply in practical settings.
- [Authenticity](https://frailtyandethnicity.org/concepts/authenticity/) - By exploring the theories that underpin our participants' experiences, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of how these frameworks apply in practical settings.
- [Recognition](https://frailtyandethnicity.org/concepts/recognition/) - By exploring the theories that underpin our participants' experiences, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of how these frameworks apply in practical settings.
- [Relational autonomy](https://frailtyandethnicity.org/concepts/relational-autonomy/) - By exploring the theories that underpin our participants' experiences, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of how these frameworks apply in practical settings.
- [Relational ethics in healthcare](https://frailtyandethnicity.org/concepts/relational-ethics-in-healthcare/) - By exploring the theories that underpin our participants' experiences, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of how these frameworks apply in practical settings.
- [Virtues and virtue ethics](https://frailtyandethnicity.org/concepts/virtues-and-virtue-ethics/) - By exploring the theories that underpin our participants' experiences, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of how these frameworks apply in practical settings.
- [Contact](https://frailtyandethnicity.org/contact/) - Contact us You can find us at EMAIL frailtyandethnicity@liverpool.ac.uk LOCATION The School of Law and Social Justice Building, University of Liverpool, Chatham Street, Liverpool, L69 7ZR Link Linkedin Get in touch Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Name *FirstLastEmail *EmailConfirm EmailMessage * Submit
- [Project Updates](https://frailtyandethnicity.org/project-updates/) - Project updates Discover how our research is exploring the social dimensions of older age. Understanding Frailty in Old Age Within Diverse Populations: My Experiences with Older Adults in Leicester Understanding Frailty in Old Age Within Diverse Populations: My Experiences with Older Adults in Leicester Frailty and Ethnicity • 15 October 2024 • News • No
- [Our Team](https://frailtyandethnicity.org/team/) - Our team Meet the team involved in the interdisciplinary multi-national project, entitled: ‘Understanding the varied experiences of frailty in older age with respect to ethnicity: a mixed methods approach’. This project runs from September 2022 to June 2025, and is funded by UKRI ESRC. Investigators are drawn from the fields of sociology, clinical medicine, EDI,
- [Photo Exhibition](https://frailtyandethnicity.org/photo-exhibition/) - Ageing and You This unique collection showcases the lived experiences of frailty through the eyes of older photographers. 73 older people living in Leicester and Leicestershire took photographs to share their individual experience of getting older. Each photograph is a personal narrative, capturing the beauty, struggles, and resilience that comes with ageing. These images provide

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