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Generation Beta - Redefining Life, Longevity and Retirement
A study by the Prudential in America on the longevity, possibilities and considerations on the future of aging.
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Books
A Kids Book About Ageism eBook : Connecticut Age Well Collaborative
A children's book about learning to spot and call out ageism.
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Elderly People and Discrimination: Prevention and Reaction
A research paper from 'The Institute of criminological and sociological research - Vojvodina Bar Association 2023.
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Podcast
The Maturepreneur Podcast with Jannette Anderson
The Maturepreneur Podcast with Jannette Anderson: Let's End Ageism with Ashton Applewhite on Apple Podcasts.
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Aging: So Cool, Everyone Is Doing It
Video about the history of the phrase created to combat ageism, by the Age-Friendly Innovation Center.
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A graphic with the title of the video "Energizing action agaisnt agesim" the date of the talk was May 21st, 2024 at 1.15pm ET. Underneath that are names and photos of the speakers, 'Tracey Gendron - chair, Dept of Gerontology, Virginia, Commonwealth University', 'Ken Dychtwald - Foudner/CEO Age Wave', and 'Jordan Evans - Co-founder, Art Agaisnt Ageism'. The photos of all 3 speakers shows them looking profesional and smiling. A graphic with the title of the video "Energizing action agaisnt agesim" the date of the talk was May 21st, 2024 at 1.15pm ET. Underneath that are names and photos of the speakers, 'Tracey Gendron - chair, Dept of Gerontology, Virginia, Commonwealth University', 'Ken Dychtwald - Foudner/CEO Age Wave', and 'Jordan Evans - Co-founder, Art Agaisnt Ageism'. The photos of all 3 speakers shows them looking profesional and smiling.
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Video
Energizing Action Against Ageism
An educational webinar series sponsored by Gray Panthers NYC.
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Old School
Anti-Ageism Clearinghouse.
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Quick Guide to Ageism in Communication
A guide to help avoid agesim in everyday communication from imagery to the written and spoken word.
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What is Age Discrimination?
And what can you do about it?
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Websites
The Age Diversity Forum
A social enterprise organisation that promotes age diversity in the workplace.
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Retirement and You
Websites
Men’s Sheds
A ‘men’s shed’ is a community based project, where men can come together to learn, share skills and make long-lasting friendships together.
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Retirement and You
Websites
Common Knowledge
A non-profit enterprise located in County Claire that holds coursers and events.
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Finances
Websites
MABS money advice and budgeting
A website with Irish money and budgeting advice.
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Podcast
Active Retirement - The Old Country Podcast
A podcast run by Active Ireland that explores growing older in Ireland, and how to make the most of your health, time and happiness.
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Volunteering
Websites
World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms (WWOOF)
A network of organisations for living and learning about organic farming in Ireland.
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Plan For The Future
Websites
Decision Support Services (DSS)
The DSS promote the rights and interests of people who may need support with decision-making.
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Finances
Websites
Crossing the border to retire
This website has detailed information on moving from ROI to Northern Ireland and vice versa for life, work, study and retirement.
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Plan For The Future
Websites
Age Friendly University (AFU) based in Dublin City University (DCU)
Information on DCUs Age Friendly University programmes.
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Healthy Lifestyle
Websites
Heritage Ireland
Information on heritage sites around the country.
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Healthy Lifestyle
Websites
Creative Ireland – Have Pass will travel
A travel group that meets every month.
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Healthy Lifestyle
Books
Atomic Habits
A book on how to build motivation and maintain routine.
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Retirement and You
PDF
WHO Ageism Scale
Manual and User Guide.
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Retirement and You
Websites
UCD Access and Lifelong Learning
UCD offers lifelong learning courses to older people looking to return to education.
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From Loneliness to Social Connection
A 2025 report from the WHO commission on social connection on addressing the public health challenges of social isolation and loneliness.
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Volunteering
Websites
The Irish Longitudinal Study/ Trinity College Dublin
An Irish study on the health of ageing people as well as how they contribute to their communities.
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Volunteering
Websites
Volunteering.ie
Find volunteering opportunities in Ireland.
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Plan For The Future
Books
Choices for Later Life
Making the most of life after 50 - Marie Lacheze.
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Plan For The Future
Books
The New Retirement
An Ultimate Guide to the Rest of your Life - Jan Cullinane et al.
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Plan For The Future
Books
Don’t Retire, Rewire!
5 steps to fulfilling work that fuels your passion, suits your personality and fills your pocket - Sedlar & Miners.
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Plan For The Future
Video
The Battle Between your Present and Future Self
Video of TED Talk by Daniel Goldstein.
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Plan For The Future
Video
Life's Third Act
Video of TED Talk from Jane Fonda.
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Social Welfare
Websites
Revenue - Pensions and Retirement
Information page about retirement and pensions.
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Social Welfare
Websites
Citizens information - Retirement
An index about retirement in Ireland.
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Healthy Lifestyle
Books
The Mind’s Eye
Leisure activities that keep the mind lively - Stephen McAdam.
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Healthy Lifestyle
Books
Stay Sharp With The Mind Doctor
Practical strategies to boost your brain power - Prof, Ian Robertson.
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Healthy Lifestyle
Books
The Contented Retirement
Leisure activities that keep the mind lively - Stephen McAdam.
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Healthy Lifestyle
Books
The Hungry Spirit
Purpose in the Modern World: - Charles Handy.
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Healthy Lifestyle
Video
How to live to be 100+
Video of TED Ed Talk by Dan Buettner.
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Healthy Lifestyle
Websites
Men's Shed
A non-profit local organisation that provides a space for men to pursue practical interests, practice skills and socialise with others.
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Finances
Books
What Color Is Your Parachute
Your Guide to a Lifetime of Meaningful Work and Career Success - Richard N. Bolles.
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Finances
Video
The true cost of financial dependence
Video of TED talk by Estelle Gibson - The true cost of financial dependence.
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Finances
Websites
Pension Calculator
The Pension Authorities online calculator for pension contributions.
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Books
Retirement for Two
Everything you need to know to thrive together - Maryanne Vandervelde.
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Books
Wasting Time with People?
A collection of essays, poems, short stories and personal recollections - Alice Leahy.
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Video
The Secret to a Happy Life
A video of Lessons from 8 Decades of Research | Robert Waldinger | TED.
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Relationships and Social Networks
Websites
Age Action
An advocacy organisation for older and aging people in Ireland.
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Retirement and You
Books
Your One Wild and Precious Life
An Inspiring Guide to Becoming Your Best Self At Any Age - Maureen Gaffney.
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Retirement and You
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Flourishing
How to achieve a deeper sense of well-being and purpose in a crisis - Maureen Gaffney.
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Retirement and You
Books
The 100-Year Life
Living and Working in an Age of Longevity – Lynda Gratton.
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Retirement and You
Video
How to Squeeze All the Juice Out of Retirement
Video of TED talk by Riley Moynes.
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Retirement and You
Websites
Third Age Ireland
Third Age is a national voluntary organisation celebrating the third age in life when people may no longer be in paid employment, but can remain healthy, fulfilled and continue to contribute to society.
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