Monthly Archives: October 2020

By Judith Davey I had heard the phrase “longevity dividend” in the literature, and recently thought I should find out precisely what it meant and if it was a useful concept in the study of ageing. The phrase was coined … Continue reading →

Judith A. Davey 16/10/20 When I last wrote a blog post about ageism – in 2015 – I was concerned mostly about ageism in the workplace.  That is certainly not the only place where it exists, so my eye was … Continue reading →

Dr. Judith Davey Interacting with an animal or pet is widely thought to have health-related benefits for older people. Physical health Having a pet, especially a dog, can increase exercise and physical activity opportunities. Maintaining an active lifestyle helps to … Continue reading →