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| A new narrative on ageing | | Corporate Author | SEEFA - The South East England Forum on Ageing |
| Publisher | SEEFA - The South East England Forum on Ageing, [2016] |
| Pages | 2 pp |
| Source | http://www.seefa.org.uk/A%20New%20Narrative%20on%2... |
| Keywords | Ageing process ; Attitudes to the old of general public ; South East England. |
| Annotation | SEEFA - The South East England Forum on Ageing - states that one of the reasons for wanting a new narrative on ageing is that it should "contribute to a better understanding of the real implications of an ageing population in a changing society, recognising that ageing and longevity are intergenerational issues, with younger and older people needing to develop a shared vision of ageing well." SEEFA suggests a new narrative which is based on five pillars, the first being that ageing itself is not a social and economic problem: it is an inter-generational issue, presenting both opportunities and challenges. The second is that people are unique individuals, each with a different story: we need to recognise the diversity of ageing. The third is that older people are not an economic burden, but are net contributors to the economy. The fourth is that older people are active citizens and are assets within their families and communities. The fifth is that equal access to employment opportunities for older people will benefit business and society as a whole. (RH). |
| Accession Number | CPA-160923001 P |
| Classmark | BG: TOB: 82Z * |
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