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Game playing can help reduce stigma around ageing, say researchers
"Serious games" can help overcome the stigma that still exists around ageing, according to Stirling researchers.
Scottish Housing Day report calls for national conversation on 'homes for life'
Housing in Scotland must support the country’s population to age well, according to a report released today.
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See all articlesGame playing can help reduce stigma around ageing, say researchers
"Serious games" can help overcome the stigma that still exists around ageing, according to Stirling researchers.
Scottish Housing Day report calls for national conversation on 'homes for life'
Housing in Scotland must support the country’s population to age well, according to a report released today.
Scotland’s most vulnerable children taking years to be placed in permanent homes
Scotland’s care system is taking years to find many of the country's most vulnerable children permanent homes – and too many of them have no contact with their siblings, according to new research.
New model of care could improve residents’ end of life in care homes
Care homes can improve their end-of-life care services, and relieve stress on staff, by adopting a new approach to palliative care, according to new research.
University of Stirling encourages ‘homes for life’ as it hosts Scottish Housing Day
University of Stirling encourages ‘homes for life’ as it hosts Scottish Housing Day 2024.
Online archives provide ‘family albums’ for children in care
Researchers at the University of Stirling have come up with a way to preserve the childhood memories of people in care – through accessible online archives.
University of Stirling works with housing association to bring dementia awareness into the home
A leading Scottish housing association and the University of Stirling are working together to bring dementia awareness into care at home.
Lesbian, gay and bisexual population face housing inequalities, study finds
Britain's lesbian, gay and bisexual population experience inequalities in accessing housing, according to a study led by the University of Stirling.
Full-time clinician supports Stirling student teachers to build mentally healthy classrooms
The University of Stirling has appointed a full-time clinician to help student teachers learn about and support mentally healthy classrooms and schools.
Policy changes needed if UK is to be age-friendly, say healthy ageing experts
Policy changes are needed at central and local government levels to ensure an age-friendly UK, say experts at the University of Stirling.
