Connecting Through Culture Case Study: Co-Production and Digital Innovation
Discover ‘Connecting Through Culture As We Age’, a project spotlighting digital cultural innovation crafted for and with older adults. This case study showcases the synergies of mixed professional teams, including co-researchers, working towards innovative products and processes through co-production. Gain insight into how these collaborations not only enhance the success rate of projects but also […]
GOALD | Co-producing digital tools for health, well-being and social connection in later life
The GOALD (Generating Older Active Lives Digitally) project, funded through the Healthy Ageing Challenge Social Behavioural and Design Research Programme, aims to enhance health, well-being, and social connection in later life through digital innovation. This brochure delves into the project’s objectives, methods, and findings, offering insights into digital resource use among older adults, the value […]
Intergenerational co-production to increase physical activity and social connectivity for health in the GOALD project
Anna C. Whittaker1, Simone A. Tomaz1, Hannah Bradwell2, John Ritchie1, Katie Edwards2, Leonie Cooper2, Catherine Hennessy1, Ray Jones2, Richard Haynes1, Gemma C. Ryde3, Pete Coffee4,on behalf of the GOALD Research Team1, the GOALD Advisory Group2 1University of Stirling, UK 2University of Plymouth, UK 3University of Glasgow, UK 4Heriot Watt University, UK; A.C.Whittaker@stir.ac.uk Purpose The Generating […]
Operationalizing Transformative Tourism: Creating Dementia-Friendly Outdoor and Nature-Based Visitor Experiences
Through interviews and audits of UK outdoor settings, the study identifies essential changes for creating more inclusive and accessible experiences. Highlighting the importance of environment design and community involvement, this resource offers practical insights for businesses eager to become dementia-friendly, contributing significantly to the broader narrative of healthy ageing and inclusive tourism.
DesCHA | Housing Design Evaluation Research for People Living with Cognitive Change: A Systematic Literature Review
Research suggests that improvements to home design may enable us to live better with cognitive change as we age.
Healthy Ageing in Place: Keeping Going
Keeping Going helps people to see ways in which to live independently, when setting out, newly-moved, after the loss of a partner or key assistant, or when with little time for sorting things.
Healthy Ageing in Place: Climate Resilient Age-Friendly Cities And Communities
Climate change, together with an ageing population, has implications for cities and communities throughout the UK. The aim of the workshop was to identify the priorities and challenges for delivering climate resilient Age-Friendly Cities and Communities
The Ripple Framework: a co-design platform (a thousand tiny methodologies)
The framework was developed to allow scenario planning for undertaking co-design with care homes during the Covid-19 lockdowns in the UK.
Connecting Through Culture: Research digest Older people – culture, community, connection
Connecting through culture as we age is a co-produced research project that explores how and why we take part in arts and culture as we get older. The aim of the project is to increase participation in social, digital and cultural life and to improve the quality of life for older populations, particularly those that […]
Hospitality Connect Case Study: Crafting Age-Inclusive Community Spaces
Hospitality Connect emphasises the importance of inclusive spaces in fostering social connections among older adults. By co-developing a toolkit for age-inclusive hospitality venues, the project directly impacts business practices and the well-being of the ageing population. This initiative exemplifies how strategic partnerships and co-production can result in practical solutions that support older individuals in staying […]
Retail Project Case Study: Innovating for Age-Friendly Retail
The Retail Project demonstrates the vital role of business-academic partnerships in creating age-friendly retail environments. Through collaborative toolkits and strategies, this project addresses the changing needs of an ageing consumer base, ensuring that retail spaces become more accessible and welcoming. By blending research insights with practical business applications, the Retail Project contributes to a more […]
ENLIVEN Case Study: Bridging Nature and Wellbeing
The ENLIVEN project exemplifies co-production by engaging older people living with dementia, researchers, and businesses in jointly developing accessible outdoor activities. By facilitating these meaningful collaborations, ENLIVEN advances our understanding of dementia-friendly environments.