The Carnegie Third Age Programme

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Established in 1989, this programme achieved major breakthroughs in terms of influencing government policy towards older people and age discrimination.

This programme aimed to improve the quality of services for older people locally and to enhance the interests of older people generally across public policy.

Publications Included;

  • A Decade of Progress and Change: A report on 10 years' activity and Action on the third age
  • Potential of a Lifetime
  • Age and Employment.Why Employers should think again about older workers
  • Final Inquiry Report: Life, Work and Livelihood in The Third Age
  • Irish Report - Irish Perspective in The Third Age
  • Health: Abilities and Wellbeing in The Third Age
  • Citizenship: From Ageism to Participation
  • Volunteering: Widening Horizons in The Third Age
  • Caring: The Importance of The Third Age Carers
  • Homes and Travel: Local Life in The Third Age
  • Leisure: New Opportunities in The Third Age
  • Learning: Education, Training and Information in The Third Age
  • Income: Pensions, Earnings & Savings in The Third Age
  • Employment: The Role of Work in The Third Age
  • The Third Age: The Continuing Challenge

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