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The latest updates from Leeds Older People's Forum
August 30, 2023
Now even natives struggle to navigate
When you think about the future, what do you imagine? The film, ‘Back to The Future’ promised hoverboards by 2015 and Busted sang that by the year…
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July 30, 2023
Update: August 2023
Here is a brief selection of our recent work, and what we expect to be doing next month. In July, among other activities, we have… In August…
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July 26, 2023
Pride – an age friendly space?
As Pride month has drawn to a close, we think about Leeds Pride on 6 August (presumably due to an awkward Yorkshire temperament). So it’s time for…
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July 4, 2023
Making the world less ageist, one person at a time
I’m running a solo Wise Up to Ageism session this week.. It’s a bit scary – I’ve always done it before with Leeds colleagues – but I…
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June 29, 2023
Update: July 2023
Here is a brief selection of our recent work, and what we expect to be doing next month. It’s not comprehensive, but we hope it gives a…
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June 22, 2023
Embracing AI: The Empowering Implications for Older People in the UK
Introduction: In recent years, artificial intelligence (AI) has revolutionized various aspects of our lives, from voice assistants and smart home devices to personalized recommendations and virtual assistants.…
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June 7, 2023
Only connect
Next week (12-18 June) is Loneliness Awareness Week, created and hosted by the Marmalade Trust. The theme this year is ‘Connection’, the same word, and the same…
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May 18, 2023
We’re recruiting a Friendly Communities Officer!
Our Friendly Communities project brings together Age Friendly Leeds and Dementia Friendly Leeds, with the ultimate aim of making Leeds an age and dementia friendly city. This…
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April 27, 2023
Update: May 2023
Here is a brief selection of our recent work, and what we expect to be doing next month. In April, among other activities, we have… In May…
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April 26, 2023
Support the campaign for a Commissioner for Older People and Ageing
As I read some of the 1001 Stories gathered from older people across Leeds, I’m struck by all the things that make a life. People talk about…
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