Inequalities in disability report by the ILC
Inequalities in disability between richest and poorest in the UK more than tripled in past decades, new report finds A…
Alzheimer’s & Dementia
Alzheimer’s and cataract surgery
Alzheimer's and cataract surgery: People with newly diagnosed Alzheimer's disease are less likely to have cataract surgery than people without…
Young adults ready to help the lonely and vulnerable
Despite Generation Z’s reputation for being self-interested, more than three quarters (77%) of young adults would be ready to help…
Cure the care system
Nearly a million UK families are struggling to care for their loved ones with the dignity and support they deserve.…
Research opportunity for Front-line health professionals
The British Geriatrics Society (BGS) and the Dunhill Medical Trust (DMT) are inviting front-line health professionals to apply for a…
Online program for knee osteoarthritis exercise
A new online program enhanced by text messages to help people with knee osteoarthritis exercise has been found to improve…
Gene therapy: glaucoma and dementia
Gene therapy research repairs nerve transport systems damaged by glaucoma and dementia: Results of the pre-clinical study, led by Professor…
Myelin: one of the major factors of age-related brain deterioration
A new study led by the University of Portsmouth has identified that one of the major factors of age-related brain…
Survey reflecting on multidisciplinary experiences of COVID-19 first wave
The British Geriatrics Society (BGS) has published a report from a survey of its members describing the experiences of working…
The Silver Book II from The British Geriatrics Society
Leading experts in frailty launch the Silver Book II in collaboration with the The British Geriatrics Society (BGS) The Silver…