This Age Thing

Join Design Age Institute’s Director, Colum Lowe, for our first virtual Masterclass in Designing for an Ageing Population 11-13 Sept. Early bird until 30/06 Book👇 rca.ac.uk/study/programm… #design #designers #inclusivedesign #innovation #innovators #ageing #longevity

It was a pleasure to interview @caroleeaston100, Chief Exec at @Ageing_Better, to discuss why #ageism is a prejudice against our future selves + challenging ageist beliefs as part of the new @agewithoutlimit campaign! Read the interview👇 thisagething.co/age-without-li…

We had a blast welcoming visitors to @RCA last week to test, play, and explore our latest Pathfinder Innovation Projects! Find out more about the projects, funded as part of the @HealthyAgeingUK Challenge delivered by @innovateuk, and @UKRI_News 👇 designage.org/meet-our-2023-…

Half the public believes UK society is ageist. The brand new campaign from @Ageing_Better aims to change the way we all think about ageing. Get involved and join the @agewithoutlimit movement: agewithoutlimits.org #AgeWithoutLimits

Tap into top tips for working from home that can support happy and healthy ageing from the team behind Home Office to Age in Place at @NorthumbriaUni, @lborouniversity & @DesignAge_ designage.org/out-of-office/

Still time to have your say on the most frustrating myths of ageing in our latest survey in collaboration with @u3a_UK 👇

Scientists name eight measures that can slow #ageing by up to six years Happily (apart from the medical ones) these match the recommendations in #HowToAgeJoyfully 📔 theguardian.com/science/2023/n…

@H_Laird @u3a_UK Before the end of the month, if possible!

@thisagething_ @u3a_UK Sounds great what are your timescales on this please?

What are the most vexing myths about ageing? We have launched a survey with our partners at @u3a_UK to shine a light on the research, stories and diverse experiences of ageing well. Take the survey below! docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…

Take part in a user test to help design a controller for a two wheeled self-balancing electric wheelchair with @CentaurRobotics and @DesignAge_ at the @RCA on the 1st of November. All participants will receive a £50 voucher, and can register below! docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…

💡'We ARE our ageing population.' Our @DesignAge_ Institute's Knowledge Exchange Fellow, @carly_dickson_ on undoing ageism to unlock better design for all. Read her article ⬇️ rca.ac.uk/news-and-event…

According to this study, 95 percent of employers have not developed specific tactics to ensure their workplace is age inclusive, though nearly all (83%) believe it is. Funny thing: only 67 percent of workers agree. @selfpromote @thecovenco forbes.com/sites/bonniema…

Our latest story on This Age Thing comes from a new author, Lesley Morrison. Lesley is an avid train-traveller, and shares tales from her journey across Europe, from Berlin to the Masurian forest. Read the story below! thisagething.co/let-the-train-…

An interesting take on the economic impact of ageism, and why when it occurs, we all stand to lose: forbes.com/sites/sheilaca…

The Centre for Ageing Better found that older characters are underrepresented in British films, with only one in ten older characters involved in major plotline. Is our media ageist, and if so what can be done about it? thisagething.co/new-poll-ageis…

"Ageing doesn’t have to mean slowing down. In fact, you’re more likely to win an ultramarathon in midlife, not to mention get happier, wiser and more body confident" writes Emma Bedington for The Guardian today. Read her fascinating article below 👇 theguardian.com/science/2023/s…

In celebration of @L_D_F in the capital this week, we turn our eye to designers working with  to make London a more transport-inclusive city. Meet the designers: thisagething.co/reimagining-lo…

My "five ways to think differently and take that change out into the world." @thisagething_ thisagething.co/five-ways/

Another fantastic piece in @guardian today about ageing in style. Meet Dorrit Bøilerehauge, a fashion academic newly turned model, who uses her platform to encourage younger people to look forward to later life. theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2…

Help @InvisCreations in the design of stylish and accessible products for the garden 👩‍🌾🌿🌻 Share your insights in the short survey below👇on outdoor areas that can be challenging and ideas for improvement! #design #gardendesign #gardening forms.gle/ytEXabzVe3qz6K…