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Ageing Better
@Ageing_Better
The Centre for Ageing Better is a charity working to create a society where everyone enjoys later life. Supported by @TNLComFund
Feb 20, 2023 • 5 tweets • 2 min read
Yesterday was the #BAFTAs

While it’s wonderful to see films like ‘Living’ and ‘Everything, Everywhere All at Once’ featuring older characters in major roles, this is unfortunately is quite rare..

THREAD (1/5)🧵 In fact, our new research shows that only 10% of characters aged 50 or older who featured in a British film in the last year were involved in a major plotline.

This is despite this age group making up half of UK adults. (2/5)
Apr 20, 2022 • 7 tweets • 3 min read
The way people currently talk about ageing and older age is largely negative. To change this conversation we need to stop reinforcing these beliefs – and tell a new story.

Small changes to the ways that we speak and write about ageing and older age could have a big impact..🧵 Shift associations with frailty, vulnerability and dependency.

Give older people a voice in your work. Personal stories and experiences can highlight the diversity of people in later life.