An ageing population is caught in a perfect storm of rising house prices and rents, falling home ownership rates, mortgage debt carried into retirement, insecure rentals and a lack of social housing.
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One proposal to fund the rising costs of aged care is a Medicare-style levy. However, this seemingly neat solution isn’t the answer to our aged care funding problems. Here’s why.
As governments push for longer working lives, workplaces will be need to accommodate of long-term health conditions.
Three promising new anti-ageing compounds have been found by artificial intelligence models.
Every part of the body ages, including the vocal cords. But there are some things you can do to reduce the impact on your voice.
Alzheimer’s disease is the most prevalent form of dementia. This is a term used to describe a range of symptoms linked to the decline in brain function with age.
People’s sense of belonging is fostered in everyday social practices and in the spaces they claim for themselves. Our elders need be acknowledged, respected and accepted.
For some people with joint pain, cold weather seems to make it worse. And pain can be a barrier to exercise and activities you’d usually do.
US tech billionaire Bryan Johnson spends $2 million a year on an anti-ageing regimen. Is there any evidence to support it?
Unlocking the full potential of retirement: embracing fun, connections and new experiences.
To combat the decline in immunity as we age, specific boosters are available for people aged over 65. Here’s how they work, and why they are needed.
Tiredness of life is a distinct form of suffering in which life seems stripped of meaning.
From June, carers will gain stronger rights to request flexible work from employers. But our new Productivity Commission paper found carers still need greater support. Here’s how to have your say.
Adverse childhood experiences are associated with an increased risk of mental health problems in adulthood.
The stereotype of the old woman is anxious, dependent, useless, and a burden. But my interviews with older women found them contributing to society in myriad ways.
Delirium is a clinical syndrome or condition that is usually temporary and treatable. But it’s often missed.
Immigrant care workers are having to work into retirement age to make ends meet. The Canadian government must do more to support them.
Listening to unfamiliar music can expand your horizons, create new memory bonds and offer fresh pleasures.
How do police forces make artificially aged images of people who have been missing for years?
To reduce ageist perceptions of older people, we should encourage collectivist norms and the importance of acting for the common good.
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Professor of Biogerontology, University of Brighton
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Professor: Health and Population Division, School of Public Health, University of the Witwatersrand
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