Tag Archives: Ageing

18Jul/26

How Empathy Breaks Cognitive Confinement

July 18, 2026HealthcareAgeing, Barry Richards, Developmental disability, Diana, Diana Principle, Disability, Disneyland Paris, Empathy, Julie Bass, Kaz, London, Mental disorder, Mental health, naloxone, Paris, Psychology, Rachel, Recovery model, Richard, Samara, United Kingdom, Walesadmin

The Battle Against ‘Stigma’: Empathy as Activism

Sat, July 18 2026 /Mpelembe Media/ — This theme of compassion is echoed in an overview of Princess Diana’s legacy, specifically her belief that personal happiness is invalid if it stems from the suffering of others. Her influence as a patron is further illustrated by Turning Point, a social care organization celebrating sixty years of service through an exhibition of symbolic objects that represent recovery and inclusion. Collectively, the texts document a shift toward person-centered care and the ongoing struggle to eliminate the social stigma surrounding addiction, disability, and mental illness. Together, they provide a multi-layered perspective on the progress of social welfare and the enduring power of empathy in public life. Continue reading →

02Feb/26

Swiss Precision and the Luxury of Time: Redefining the Ageless Lifestyle

February 2, 2026HealthcareAgeing, Biogerontology, Biomarkers of aging, Cellular processes, Cellular senescence, Epigenetic clock, GeroScience, Grape Seed, Hallmarks of aging, Life extension, nicotinamide, Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide, Senescence, spermidine, Telomereadmin

01, Feb. 2026 /Mpelembe Media/ — Swiss brand Paremina is redefining longevity by blending geroscience with luxury. Its Ageless Cell supplement uses the Epicell™ formula to target biological aging and protect telomeres. This evidence-based approach reflects a global shift toward healthspan as a status symbol. Based on particularly the philosophy of Swiss longevity pioneer Paremina, the transition from aging to an ageless lifestyle is defined by the following key principles: Continue reading →

26Dec/24

Who chooses to work, and who is forced to, after retirement?

December 26, 2024BusinessAgeing, Belfast, Cohabitation, Creative Commons, Demographic economics, Financial gerontology, Gerontology, Pension, Personal finance, Population ageing, queen's university belfast, Retirement, Takao Maruyama, United Kingdom, Vincent Charlesadmin

Takao Maruyama, University of Bradford and Vincent Charles, Queen’s University Belfast

The state pension age in the UK is currently 66. Yet 9.5% of people aged 66 and older (1.12 million people) were still working, according to the most recent data from the UK’s Annual Population Survey (July 2023 to June 2024). This figure has been rising over the past decade, increasing from 8.70% (880,000 people) in July 2013 to June 2014.

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