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UK National Innovation Centre for Ageing (NICA)

@uknicaofficial

NICA brings together business, academia and the public to stimulate innovation of products and services for older adults. #AgeingIntelligence

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This short #survey, supported by our programme the IoCT, explores how people in sport understand and feel about #HeadInjuries, directly helping develop better protection for players. Take part and help make sport safer!👇 bit.ly/43C3Q8y #AgeingIntelligence

This short #survey, supported by our programme the <a href="/uk_ioct/">IoCT</a>, explores how people in sport understand and feel about #HeadInjuries, directly helping develop better protection for players.
 
Take part and help make sport safer!👇

bit.ly/43C3Q8y

#AgeingIntelligence
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Did you know that over 850,000 people aged 55+ are renting in the UK? Yet our housing system hasn’t kept pace. At NICA + Voice, we believe it’s time to rethink #renting in later life. Read our new article in #ThisCuriousLife: bit.ly/4mAhilS 👈 #AgeingIntelligence

Did you know that over 850,000 people aged 55+ are renting in the UK?

Yet our housing system hasn’t kept pace. At NICA + Voice, we believe it’s time to rethink #renting in later life. 

Read our new article in #ThisCuriousLife: bit.ly/4mAhilS 👈 

#AgeingIntelligence
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Check our latest interview with Grid Smarter Cities. We talk about the Kerb Care, an app designed to deliver better adult social care. With feedback from our VOICE panel, they refined the user journey with real-world insight. 🔗 ioct.uknica.co.uk #AgeingIntelligence

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We're proud to support the pioneering work at UniCredit Longevity Forum 2025, where nicola palmarini is delivering a keynote on a breakthrough in understanding #longevity. We're honoured to help shape the future of health, economy & society. #AgeingIntelligence

We're proud to support the pioneering work at <a href="/UniCreditEurope/">UniCredit</a> Longevity Forum 2025, where <a href="/nipalm/">nicola palmarini</a> is delivering a keynote on a breakthrough in understanding #longevity.

We're honoured to help shape the future of health, economy &amp; society.

#AgeingIntelligence
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One of the 10 guiding principles behind The Republic of #Longevity, part of the 24th Triennale Milano International Exhibition: “Inequalities” What if we treated time as a collective resource? 🕰 Explore all the principles here: bit.ly/4dLimiU 👈 #AgeingIntelligence

One of the 10 guiding principles behind The Republic of #Longevity, part of the 24th <a href="/triennalemilano/">Triennale Milano</a> International Exhibition: “Inequalities”

What if we treated time as a collective resource? 🕰

Explore all the principles here: bit.ly/4dLimiU 👈 

#AgeingIntelligence
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Want to help shape the future of smart support? Imperial College London are hosting an online focus group about how #DigitalTools are being used to support people with #cancer. Get involved here: bit.ly/3FoJVBS 👈 #VoiceOpportunity

Want to help shape the future of smart support? 

<a href="/imperialcollege/">Imperial College London</a> are hosting an online focus group about how #DigitalTools are being used to support people with #cancer.

Get involved here: bit.ly/3FoJVBS 👈 

#VoiceOpportunity
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“Just apply for the job.” — Harold Fryar, 94 Harold's been working since age 10. At 94, he’s still going strong — and reshaping what work can look like in later life. Read his story in #ThisCuriousLife: bit.ly/452GRpv 👈 #AgeingIntelligence #FutureOfWork

“Just apply for the job.” — Harold Fryar, 94

Harold's been working since age 10. At 94, he’s still going strong — and reshaping what work can look like in later life.
 
Read his story in #ThisCuriousLife: bit.ly/452GRpv 👈 

#AgeingIntelligence #FutureOfWork
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English Housing Survey data shows a big rise in private renting among older adults: households headed by 55–64-year-olds rose from 6.3% in 2010/11 to 11.3% in 2020/21. Help us understand older #renters’ needs — take our #survey! 👇 bit.ly/3FuZ58x #AgeingIntelligence

English Housing Survey data shows a big rise in private renting among older adults: households headed by 55–64-year-olds rose from 6.3% in 2010/11 to 11.3% in 2020/21.

Help us understand older #renters’ needs — take our #survey! 👇

bit.ly/3FuZ58x 

#AgeingIntelligence
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Have you or someone you love experienced a stroke? Bournemouth Uni are exploring how computer-based therapy can support younger #stroke survivors to improve their thinking skills and return to work more quickly. Sign up here: bit.ly/43KoJOS 👈 #VoiceOpportunity

Have you or someone you love experienced a stroke?

<a href="/bournemouthuni/">Bournemouth Uni</a> are exploring how computer-based therapy can support younger #stroke survivors to improve their thinking skills and return to work more quickly. 

Sign up here: bit.ly/43KoJOS 👈 

#VoiceOpportunity
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One of the 10 guiding principles behind The Republic of #Longevity, part of the 24th Triennale Milano International Exhibition: “Inequalities” What part of the longevity ecosystem feels strongest? Explore the principles here: bit.ly/4dLimiU 👈 #AgeingIntelligence

One of the 10 guiding principles behind The Republic of #Longevity, part of the 24th <a href="/triennalemilano/">Triennale Milano</a> International Exhibition: “Inequalities”

What part of the longevity ecosystem feels strongest?

Explore the principles here: bit.ly/4dLimiU 👈 

#AgeingIntelligence
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Is the secret to healthy #longevity...a wagging tail? 🐶 We focus on tech — wearables, genomics, apps. But what if one of the most powerful innovations is already curled up on your sofa? Read the full article here: bit.ly/4kLQxJw 👈 #AgeingIntelligence

Is the secret to healthy #longevity...a wagging tail? 🐶

We focus on tech — wearables, genomics, apps. But what if one of the most powerful innovations is already curled up on your sofa?

Read the full article here: bit.ly/4kLQxJw 👈 

#AgeingIntelligence
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Have you repeated #UrineInfections & overlooked in healthcare? University of Southampton wants to hear from you to help improve treatment. Take part in 5 x 1-hour sessions (online or in person) + get a £25 voucher per session. Sign up here: bit.ly/4dXwmpK 👈 #VoiceOpportunity

Have you repeated #UrineInfections &amp; overlooked in healthcare?

<a href="/unisouthampton/">University of Southampton</a> wants to hear from you to help improve treatment. Take part in 5 x 1-hour sessions (online or in person) + get a £25 voucher per session.

Sign up here: bit.ly/4dXwmpK 👈 

#VoiceOpportunity
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Could a pet be the most powerful #longevity tool? 🐶 At NICA through our Voice® Explores programme, we’re exploring the role of #pets in how we age, care, & connect. Share your thoughts & experiences by taking the survey: bit.ly/4jMMJH9 👈 #AgeingIntelligence

Could a pet be the most powerful #longevity tool? 🐶 
 
At NICA through our Voice® Explores programme, we’re exploring the role of #pets in how we age, care, &amp; connect.
 
Share your thoughts &amp; experiences by taking the survey: bit.ly/4jMMJH9 👈 

#AgeingIntelligence
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Proud to be part of Tyne Design Week 2025! Join us on Monday 23rd June at 13:00 @ The Catalyst for the UK National Innovation Centre for Ageing (NICA) workshop: Redesigning Infuriating Objects. Register here: shorturl.at/McMUT

Proud to be part of Tyne Design Week 2025!

Join us on Monday 23rd June at 13:00 @ The Catalyst for the <a href="/UKNICAofficial/">UK National Innovation Centre for Ageing (NICA)</a> workshop: Redesigning Infuriating Objects.

Register here: shorturl.at/McMUT
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Whether you’re a lifelong pet lover or on the fence, tell us your story!🐱 From daily routines to big life moments, we want to hear how #pets have shaped your world or why they haven’t (yet!). Tell us your pet opinions here: bit.ly/4jMMJH9 👈 #VoiceOpportunity

Whether you’re a lifelong pet lover or on the fence, tell us your story!🐱 
 
From daily routines to big life moments, we want to hear how #pets have shaped your world or why they haven’t (yet!).
 
Tell us your pet opinions here: bit.ly/4jMMJH9 👈 

#VoiceOpportunity
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The 3rd civic principle from The Republic of #Longevity, part of the 24th Triennale Milano International Exhibition: “Inequalities” What would a "public plan" for longevity look like where you live? Explore the principles here: bit.ly/4dLimiU 👈 #AgeingIntelligence

The 3rd civic principle from The Republic of #Longevity, part of the 24th 
<a href="/triennalemilano/">Triennale Milano</a> International Exhibition: “Inequalities”

What would a "public plan" for longevity look like where you live? 

Explore the principles here: bit.ly/4dLimiU 👈 

#AgeingIntelligence
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Our 6th Smart Stuff Workshop is heading to Sunderland! 🗓 24th July 2025, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM 📍 Sunderland Museum, Winter Gardens Book your space here 👉 shorturl.at/aLO6D #AgeingIntelligence #NorthEastCA #VOICE

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We’re working with the Cambridge University to ask Could #renting be reimagined as a positive option in later life? Your insights will help us understand older renters’ needs better! Take the survey here👇 bit.ly/3FuZ58x #AgeingIntelligence

We’re working with the <a href="/Cambridge_Uni/">Cambridge University</a> to ask Could #renting be reimagined as a positive option in later life? 

Your insights will help us understand older renters’ needs better!

Take the survey here👇 

bit.ly/3FuZ58x 

#AgeingIntelligence
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Struggled with painful or heavy periods? 🩸 University of Southampton is improving how health pros talk about #periods. Share your experience and help shape better support. You’ll be paid for your time, get involved here!👇 bit.ly/4jQUbkg #VoiceOpportunity

Struggled with painful or heavy periods? 🩸

<a href="/unisouthampton/">University of Southampton</a> is improving how health pros talk about #periods. Share your experience and help shape better support.

You’ll be paid for your time, get involved here!👇

bit.ly/4jQUbkg

#VoiceOpportunity