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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
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
Ageing & 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
An Older Married Couple’s 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.
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
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
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
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
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
A Retired Nurse’s Insights on Navigating Healthcare as an 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
£1.1 million funding success for 3-year research project: ‘Understanding the varied experiences of frailty in older age with respect to ethnicity’
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