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Sabe's story

Sabe, a consultant specialising in international trade, shares how she feels other people's attitudes have changed towards her as she’s…

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John's story

John tells us that he feels he’s treated differently now because of his age, and that even his peers question if he should ‘act his age’.

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How to use the age-positive image library

Learn more about using our age-positive image library, which contains over 3,000 photos showing a more realistic depiction of ageing.

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Merle's story

Merle, part of Britain’s first all-female pop group – Mandy and The Girlfriends - discusses her experiences of ageing, ageism and preforming and…

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Five ways employers can make their workplaces more age-friendly

We have identified five ways employers can make their workplaces more age-friendly to show they value older workers.

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John's story

John reflects on his positive experiences of having a supportive, flexible employer that take his physical needs into account.

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Genny's story

Genny tells us about pushing back on ageism at work, teaching dance to people with dementia and planning a new enterprise at 62.

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Host an event

Find inspiration for some things you could do in your community to help challenge ageism and embrace positive ageing.

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Ann's story

Ann, 59, is a carer to her father and is passionate about unpaid carers receiving the recognition and support that they deserve.

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Richard's story

Richard shares his positive experience of starting something quite dramatically new - and finding success at it - in his later life.

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