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Associate Professor of Ageing, University of Melbourne, Director, National Ageing Research Institute, The University of Melbourne

Older women are particularly vulnerable to abuse by family members. from www.shutterstock.com/Joe Belanger

November 16, 2015

Why are we abusing our parents? The ugly facts of family violence and ageism

Briony Dow, The University of Melbourne

When adult children abuse their parents, feelings of parental love and responsibility coupled with shame and guilt often stop the parent from seeking help and protecting themselves.

The care provided by family and friends is all that enables 90% of older Australians to continue living at home. AAP/Julian Smith

June 5, 2014

Why caring for Australia’s carers should be a government priority

Sue Malta, The University of Melbourne; Briony Dow, The University of Melbourne, and Melanie Joosten, The University of Melbourne

It’s no news that Australia is undergoing structural ageing – as is the rest of the developed world. Today 14% of Australia’s population is 65 and over. By 2061 this proportion is expected to rise to 22…

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