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The informal care economy - exploring carent power

Posted on August 08, 2020

The informal care economy is worth billions. Carents play a vital economic role which is poorly recognised. Harnessing carent power could transform ag...

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Ageing services and products – calling entrepreneurs!

Posted on August 08, 2020

There is a global market for ageing services and products to make ageing and carenting easier. We want you to be part of that market.  The UK Na...

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Adults who look after ageing parents - carents

Posted on August 07, 2020

Are they carers or carents? We explain why we developed the label carent to identify and distinguish adults who look after ageing parents Recognition...

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Ageing society: more centenarians expected

Posted on June 11, 2020

Our ageing society is thoroughly explored in this fascinating  video lecture. Professor Sarah Harper CBE explains how patterns of ageing differ a...

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