Module: Ageing and Ageism

Questions on Ageing and Ageism were asked within the Northern Ireland Life and Times Survey in 2003, 2008, 2014 and 2017.
Questions on Ageing were asked in the Kids' LIfe and Times Survey of 10-11 year olds in 2011 and 2014.
These questions were also asked in the Republic of Ireland in 2003 and 2008.
Questions on Dementia were asked
within the Northern Ireland Life and Times Survey in 2010 and 2014.
Questions on Social Care for Older People were asked
within the Northern Ireland Life and Times Survey in 2010.
Questions on Grandparenting and Family Life were asked within the Northern Ireland Life and Times Survey in 2004.
Questions on Pensions and Pensioners were asked within the Northern Ireland Life and Times Survey in 1999.

 

ARK Resources

Links

  • AgeNI is a charity focusing on the lives of older people in Northern Ireland.
  • The remit of the Department for Communities includes Active Ageing, such as the Active Ageing Strategy 2016-22.
  • Pensioners' Income Series contains estimates of the level and trends of pensioners' incomes across the UK.
  • The office of the Commissioner for Older People in Northern Ireland was established in 2011. The Commissioner is an independent champion for older people, who safeguards and promotes their interests.
  • Wise Owls is an organisation dedicated to championing the rights of people between 45-65. Its activities focus on combating ageism, employment advice, business support, research and training.

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