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BSGAgeismSIG @bsgageismsig.bsky.social · 1d

Important research from @helpage.bsky.social on older people being left behind www.helpage.org/news/older-p...

Older People at the Edge of Humanitarian Response

This study exposes the depth of the global neglect of older people, with very stark findings.

www.helpage.org

BSGAgeismSIG @bsgageismsig.bsky.social · 2d

Great, great news www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...

#hrc60 #togetheragainstageism | Ageism Special Interest Group - British Society of Gerontology

This is great news and congratulations to Mahler Claudia #HRC60. #TogetherAgainstAgeism

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Canadian Coalition Against Ageism (CCAA) @ccaageism.bsky.social · 6d

What is ageism?

🧠 Stereotypes
💢 Prejudice
🚫 Discrimination

It shows up in systems, relationships & even self-perception. It affects healthcare, work, & justice.

Ending ageism = building an equitable society for all.

#AgeismAwarenessWeek #AgeWithRights #EndAgeism #AgeismAwarenessWeek

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BSGAgeismSIG @bsgageismsig.bsky.social · 5d

New report from Age UK considers through research the experiences of people over 50 from the Black Caribbean community and identifies there is so much more to be done for people to feel valued and included. www.ageuk.org.uk/siteassets/d...

www.ageuk.org.uk

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BSGAgeismSIG @bsgageismsig.bsky.social · 25d

A deeply concerning report from @helpage.bsky.social www.helpage.org/investing-in...

Global aid’s gender equality failures

In a world that claims to prioritise gender equality, older women have been left on the sidelines.

www.helpage.org

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Ethical Marketing News @ethicalmarket.bsky.social · Aug 15

£1.2m grant fund launched to support older people on a low income in coastal and rural areas
ethicalmarketingnews.com/1-2m-grant-f...
@independentage.bsky.social

ethicalmarketingnews.com

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Canadian Coalition Against Ageism (CCAA) @ccaageism.bsky.social · Aug 15

Older persons deserve a seat at every decision-making table. Their lived experiences are invaluable.

👉 Let’s include older persons in:

🔸 Policy creation
🔸 Research
🔸 Program development

💡 Change starts when everyone’s voice is heard.

🔗 Learn more: https://cstu.io/4c2915

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AGE Platform Europe @ageplatformeu.bsky.social · Jul 24

🆕 Our July'25 newsletter is here: bit.ly/4lDSb0B
𝗩𝗶𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗘𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆: 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝗱𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵𝗱𝗿𝗮𝘄 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝗻𝘁𝗶-𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗗𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲!

📖 See more highlights in the full newsletter

#AGEPlataformEurope #CoverAGE

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BSGAgeismSIG @bsgageismsig.bsky.social · Jul 17

Thank you to everyone who participated in our first online event this morning. Great to have participants from across the UK with a wide range of expertise and experience united in a common cause #TogetherAgainstAgeism We’re looking forward to what we can achieve together.

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BSGAgeismSIG @bsgageismsig.bsky.social · Jul 17

Thank you to everyone who participated in our first online event this morning. Great to have participants from across the UK with a wide range of expertise and experience united in a common cause #TogetherAgainstAgeism We’re looking forward to what we can achieve together.

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AGE Platform Europe @ageplatformeu.bsky.social · Jun 26

🆕 Our June'25 newsletter is here: bit.ly/3GaQLLG
AGE Conference Recap: discover key highlights and watch video testimonies from both young and older participants, sharing their views on intergenerational solidarity.

📖 See more highlights in the full newsletter

#AGEPlataformEurope #CoverAGE

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BSGAgeismSIG @bsgageismsig.bsky.social · Jun 25

It’s great to be at #BSG2025 and we’re delighted that the President @profmhyde.bsky.social has signed up to be a member of the Ageism SIG! #TogetherAgainstAgeism

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BSGAgeismSIG @bsgageismsig.bsky.social · Jun 25

We're there. Looking forward to a good conference...

British Society of Gerontology @britishgerontology.bsky.social · Jun 25

Registration opens from 8am today!
Looking forward to welcoming familiar and new faces for #BSG2025

📍Austin Pearce Building

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AGE Platform Europe @ageplatformeu.bsky.social · Jun 25

📣 #WorldElderAbuseAwarenessDay Campaign by Marvow Project

Some things are invisible - until they aren’t.

👉Learn how to spot the signs around you: www.marvow.eu/unseen-no-more

#ViolenceAgainstOlderWomen #WEAAD2025 #WorldElderAbuseAwarenessDay #WEAAD #MARVOW #EndElderAbuse #ProtectOlderWomen

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BSGAgeismSIG @bsgageismsig.bsky.social · Jun 23

Ending Ageism, Together: What’s Possible When We Join Forces? Thursday, 17 July 2025 from 10:00 to 11:30 (BST)

We would love you to join us our first collaborative discussion on combatting #ageism.

If you are not a member do join us and get tickets by Emailing [email protected]

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BSGAgeismSIG @bsgageismsig.bsky.social · Jun 21

So good to see this. Congratulations @ageingbetter.bsky.social and everyone

Centre for Ageing Better @ageingbetter.bsky.social · Jun 21

Read more about the celebrations that happened during ‪@agewithoutlimits.bsky.social‬ Day and how people marked the day in our blog: buff.ly/dyRtsGA

#AgeWithoutLimits #PositiveAgeing #OlderPeople #Ageing #CelebratingAge

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British Society of Gerontology @britishgerontology.bsky.social · Jun 18

What's happening at #BSG2025?
Day 1 PM continued...
14:45 Posters – check out our fantastic selection of posters during the coffee break

16:30 Parallel sessions – 11 sessions to choose from!

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BSGAgeismSIG @bsgageismsig.bsky.social · Jun 15

Good to see such engagement @ageingbetter.bsky.social

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Age Cymru @agecymru.bsky.social · Jun 11

See me, value older age . There is no age limit.
Have you seen our new film highlighting the impact of ageism?

To understand more about the campaign, visit our website.
agecymru.wales/humanrights
or call 0300 303 44 98
#AgeWithoutLimitsDay

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BSGAgeismSIG @bsgageismsig.bsky.social · Jun 10

Sending our best wishes to everyone taking part in @agewithoutlimits.bsky.social action day tomorrow. Let’s celebrate ageing and challenge ageism
#AgeWithoutLimitsDay
#TogetherAgainstAgeism

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BSGAgeismSIG @bsgageismsig.bsky.social · Jun 10

We'll be there

AGE Platform Europe @ageplatformeu.bsky.social · Jun 10

⏰ Only 1 week left until the AGE Annual Conference 2025!
Register: bit.ly/AGEconf25

📍 17 June
🕤 09:15 – 13:00 CET

Join European experts as we discuss how intergenerational solidarity can help combat ageism.

Be part of the conversation!

© Art Credits: Magda Castria / OHCHR

#AGEconf25

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Vivensa Foundation @vivensa.bsky.social · Jun 10

By funding projects that bring together academic researchers and community organisations, we aim to foster collaborations that result in real-world impact for older people. Here are some tips on how to get community-engaged research projects right: vivensafoundation.org.uk/award-holder...

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BSGAgeismSIG @bsgageismsig.bsky.social · Jun 9

We have just launched our newsletter with a wide range of content about #ageism. Researcher? Practitioner? Policy maker? Older person? Go to mailchi.mp/fc7a81dfb089...

Sign up, too, for future copies and become part of a group working #togetheragainstageism [email protected]

Issue No. 1

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BSGAgeismSIG @bsgageismsig.bsky.social · Jun 4

Do have a read of Steve's blog in which he argues for greater political commitment and fundamental change to banish #ageism

www.linkedin.com/posts/bsgage...

#togetheragainstageism

Steve Milsom, a member of our Steering Group, has been working on ageism… | Ageism Special Interest Group - British Society of Gerontology

Steve Milsom, a member of our Steering Group, has been working on ageism and age discrimination since 1997, firstly as a senior civil servant in Welsh Government and since retirement in 2013 as an old...

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BSG Care Homes SIG @bsgcarehomes.bsky.social · Jun 4

A reminder that we have our online SIG #AGM tomorrow 05.06.25 3-4pm BST with special guest speaker @hdemcop.bsky.social talking about the past, present, and future of #carehomes #research. Registration details below. See you there! @enrichscotland.bsky.social

BSG Care Homes SIG @bsgcarehomes.bsky.social · May 21

Please register to attend our online #SIG #AGM with special guest speaker Prof Claire Goodman @hdemcop.bsky.social researchprofiles.herts.ac.uk/en/persons/c... talking about the state of the #science in #carehomes #research 5th June 3-4pm BST. Register here forms.office.com/e/8eTn9Yvxnm

Claire Goodman

researchprofiles.herts.ac.uk

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