- improving accessibility to the world outside of the home: -  streets, neighbourhoods, parks, transport systems - the very spaces and places that many older people look forward to visiting.

 

- the better design of everyday products and packaging: - products which are not stigmatised as being for older or disabled people but are mainstream products, which are enjoyed by everyone.

 

- using new technology to support individuals in the self-management of chronic conditions - such as diabetes, heart conditions, and the effects of stroke. Can these technologies be easy to use and unobtrusive? Do they really they boost health, activity, confidence and wellbeing?

 

As well as presenting some of latest findings and developments, the workshop will also be looking to the future, especially at how researchers are coming together to make certain that older people benefit from the best of British Science by getting their findings into policy and practice.

 

The event is free and is open to anyone with an interest in improving the quality of later life - professionals from all sectors, policy makers, representatives of charities and voluntary bodies, older people and their carers, as well as researchers. It is being held in the centre of Bath so is easy to reach from the railway station. Bath in May can be idyllic!

 

Full details can be found on the SPARC website