NIHR Policy Research Unit in Healthy Ageing | Prevention Archives

Factors associated with unmet need

by Web team (LB) | Jan 31, 2022 | Care, Inequality, Past projects, Prevention

One and a half million people aged 65 and over in the UK are estimated to have an unmet need for support that enables them to live independently in the community.

The role of digital technologies in supporting people living with dementia – Digital technologies to prevent falls in people living with dementia

by Web team (LB) | Jan 31, 2022 | Dementia, Digital, Falls, Inequality, Past projects, Prevention

To inform the previously planned national Dementia Strategy and NHSX development, the PRU was asked to undertake a series of rapid responsive pieces specifically looking at digital technologies for those living with dementia and their carers.

Frailty among older adults and its distribution in England

by Web Team (CJ) | Dec 1, 2021 | Frailty, Inequality, Prevention, Publications

Estimating small-area frailty prevalence among older adults using survey data, and assessing whether prevalence differs between urban, rural, coastal and inland areas of England.

Can vaccination roll-out be more equitable if population risk is taken into account?

by Web Team (CJ) | Nov 1, 2021 | COVID-19, Frailty, Inequality, Prevention, Publications

Looking at the COVID-19 vaccination roll-out in light of population risk.

Women’s Health

by Web team (LB) | Nov 1, 2021 | Healthy ageing, Inequality, Past projects, Prevention

A series of focus groups with women aged 65+ to understand their priorities for women’s health.

Older people’s alcohol use during COVID-19

by Web team (LB) | Jul 1, 2021 | COVID-19, Healthy ageing, Past projects, Prevention

Exploring how the COVID-19 pandemic affected older people’s alcohol use, and how they can be supported to make healthier decisions about their drinking.