Healthy Ageing
Social, Behavioural and Design Innovations in Research
Policy Press
1st Edition
Will be published approx. on 26. February 2026
Book
Paperback/Softback
240 pages
978-1-4473-7519-7 (ISBN)
Description
Available open access digitally under CC-BY 4.0.
This book shares insights from the Healthy Ageing Challenge, bringing research, business, policy and practice together to create age-friendly homes, workplaces and communities.
Spanning co-design with older people, business collaboration and innovations in design, work, housing, culture and health, it explores the real-world impact of ageing research and the opportunities for business in developing an ageing market.
From age-friendly homes to climate-resilient communities, the book provides a rich evidence base for healthier, more connected lives.
This book shares insights from the Healthy Ageing Challenge, bringing research, business, policy and practice together to create age-friendly homes, workplaces and communities.
Spanning co-design with older people, business collaboration and innovations in design, work, housing, culture and health, it explores the real-world impact of ageing research and the opportunities for business in developing an ageing market.
From age-friendly homes to climate-resilient communities, the book provides a rich evidence base for healthier, more connected lives.
Reviews / Votes
'Phillips and Douglas take us on an epic journey from the creation of national programmes of research to business solutions for healthy ageing.' Norah Keating, University of Alberta 'An important and authoritative overview of the Healthy Ageing Challenge initiative by an impressive line-up of leading scholars in this field. This book in an indispensable resource.' Athina Vlachantoni, University of Southampton'Healthy ageing is an individual and social imperative. How to make it a reality is the focus of this impactful and wide-ranging volume, emphasising how to move from academic research to business innovation.' Andrew J Scott, London Business School
More details
Edition
First Edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Bristol
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Bristol University Press
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Illustrations
5 s/w Tabellen, 17 s/w Abbildungen
Not illustrated
Dimensions
Height: 234 mm
Width: 156 mm
Thickness: 15 mm
Weight
386 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4473-7519-7 (9781447375197)
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Schweitzer Classification
Persons
Judith Phillips is Professor of Social and Environmental Gerontology at the University of Stirling.
Elaine Douglas is Associate Professor in Ageing and Public Health at the University of Stirling.
Elaine Douglas is Associate Professor in Ageing and Public Health at the University of Stirling.
Contributions
UK Research and Innovation (UKRI)
University of Stirling
University of Bristol
The University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh College of Art
Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC)
Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC)
Queen's University Belfast
University of Exeter
Heriot-Watt University, Urban Institute
Surrey University, Centre for Research on Ageing
Content
Foreword - Cynthia Bullock
1. Introduction to Challenges and Opportunities for an Ageing Society - Judith Phillips, George MacGinnis and Elaine Douglas
2. Coproducing Research with People with Lived Experience - Elaine Douglas and Cate Pemble
3. Towards 'Design Gerontology': Learning from the SBDRP Programme - Helen Manchester and Sarah Kettley
4. Academic-Business Collaboration: Multiple Viewpoints in a Complex Landscape - Lucy Gresley, George MacGinnis and Huw Vasey
5. Supporting Environments for Physical and Social Activity, Healthy Ageing and Cognitive Health (SPACE) - Ruth Hunter and the SPACE Team
6. Global Environments of Ageing: Towards Co-Designing Climate Resilient Environments and Communities for Ageing Well - Merryn Thomas, Ryan Woolrych and Teams
7. Community Environments of Ageing: Hospitality and Retail Environments - Lorna Wang and Ailsa Forbes
8. Individual Environments of Ageing: Hearing Loss - Emma Richards and Andrea Tales and Team
9. Sustainability in Cognitively Supportive Home Design: Insights from Research on Designing Homes for Healthy Cognitive Ageing (DesHCA) - Alison Bowes and the DesHCA Team
10. Supporting Healthy Ageing at Work: Improving the Experience of Mid-Later Life Working and Beyond - Wendy Loretto and the SHAW Team
11. Healthier Working Lives: Codesigning Initiatives to Support Ageing Residential Care Workers - Linda McKie and the HWL Team
12. Connecting Through Culture as We Age: Beyond 'Social' Connection for Healthy Ageing - Tot Foster, Helen Manchester and Alice Willatt
13. Innovation in the Outdoor Visitor Economy: Towards Inclusivity for People Living with Dementia - Linda Clare, Joanne Connell and Stephen J Page
14. Intergenerational Connectivity for Promoting Health and Well-Being Across Ages, Places and Spaces - Catherine Hagan Hennessy and the Team
15. Research and Innovation in the Healthy Ageing Domain: Understanding a Complex Ecosystem - Jen Nelles, Lauren Tuckerman and Nadeen Purna
16. Reflections of a Multi-Disciplinary Challenge Research Programme - Judith Phillips and Elaine Douglas
17. Conclusion: Future Directions for Research and Innovation in Healthy Ageing - Judith Phillips
1. Introduction to Challenges and Opportunities for an Ageing Society - Judith Phillips, George MacGinnis and Elaine Douglas
2. Coproducing Research with People with Lived Experience - Elaine Douglas and Cate Pemble
3. Towards 'Design Gerontology': Learning from the SBDRP Programme - Helen Manchester and Sarah Kettley
4. Academic-Business Collaboration: Multiple Viewpoints in a Complex Landscape - Lucy Gresley, George MacGinnis and Huw Vasey
5. Supporting Environments for Physical and Social Activity, Healthy Ageing and Cognitive Health (SPACE) - Ruth Hunter and the SPACE Team
6. Global Environments of Ageing: Towards Co-Designing Climate Resilient Environments and Communities for Ageing Well - Merryn Thomas, Ryan Woolrych and Teams
7. Community Environments of Ageing: Hospitality and Retail Environments - Lorna Wang and Ailsa Forbes
8. Individual Environments of Ageing: Hearing Loss - Emma Richards and Andrea Tales and Team
9. Sustainability in Cognitively Supportive Home Design: Insights from Research on Designing Homes for Healthy Cognitive Ageing (DesHCA) - Alison Bowes and the DesHCA Team
10. Supporting Healthy Ageing at Work: Improving the Experience of Mid-Later Life Working and Beyond - Wendy Loretto and the SHAW Team
11. Healthier Working Lives: Codesigning Initiatives to Support Ageing Residential Care Workers - Linda McKie and the HWL Team
12. Connecting Through Culture as We Age: Beyond 'Social' Connection for Healthy Ageing - Tot Foster, Helen Manchester and Alice Willatt
13. Innovation in the Outdoor Visitor Economy: Towards Inclusivity for People Living with Dementia - Linda Clare, Joanne Connell and Stephen J Page
14. Intergenerational Connectivity for Promoting Health and Well-Being Across Ages, Places and Spaces - Catherine Hagan Hennessy and the Team
15. Research and Innovation in the Healthy Ageing Domain: Understanding a Complex Ecosystem - Jen Nelles, Lauren Tuckerman and Nadeen Purna
16. Reflections of a Multi-Disciplinary Challenge Research Programme - Judith Phillips and Elaine Douglas
17. Conclusion: Future Directions for Research and Innovation in Healthy Ageing - Judith Phillips