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New research shares the stories of Australians with dementia who want a choice in how they live and die.
Long wait lists are the latest symptom of the aged care crisis. But this issue seems to be anything but a political priority.
Australians have been told for decades that they’re not saving enough for retirement. But the vast majority of retirees today and in future are likely to be financially comfortable.
You’re worried and you want to see them well cared for. You’ve tried to talk to them about aged care but been met with swift refusal. Now what?
Aboriginal Elders play an important role as community leaders and cultural knowledge holders. Supporting this aspect of ageing well is crucial.
This is an important and complex decision. It can affect your income, wealth, means-tested aged care fee, and bequests. Here are some things to consider before you decide.
So you’ve been approved for a home care package. Congratulations! However, the process of getting started can be confusing and overwhelming. Here’s what you need to know.
Extreme heat kills more Australians than any other natural hazard. Here’s why it’s important to keep an eye on older family and friends this summer.
We asked more than 830 older Australians about their awareness of 12 factors that help reduce dementia risk.
Australian policy is increasingly focused on what’s known as ‘successful ageing’ – helping people feel satisfied, happier and healthier as they age. But for that, you need access to affordable energy.
In the first analysis of its kind, researchers interviewed Australians over 50 who have been house-sitting for more than a year.
During lockdowns, researchers have explored loneliness with Australians over 65. Picking up the phone for a meaningful chat is more important than you might think.
Aged-care workers earn little more than the minimum wage. Yet their job goes far beyond cleaning and caring. It’s time to take a leaf out of the nursing profession’s book and encourage more career prestige.
We interviewed 22 low-income Australians aged 65 or older. They present a heartbreaking picture of energy poverty and the loneliness that comes with it.
The royal commission into aged care has opened a priceless window for reform. A Grattan Institute report says this requires more funding, local accountability, and a louder voice for older Australians.
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Associate Dean of Management, Edith Cowan University
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Senior Lecturer in Human Resources, Griffith University
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Professor of Behaviour & Social Change, University of Technology Sydney
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Professor in Ageing and Health, University of Sydney
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Doctoral Candidate in Public Health, Griffith University
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Senior Research Fellow, Macquarie University Centre for the Health Economy, Macquarie University
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Associate Professor | Deputy Director, The MARCS Institute for Brain, Behaviour and Development, Western Sydney University
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Associate Professor, UNSW
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Professor, School of Public Health, The University of Queensland; The University of Melbourne
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Sociology Research Assistant, University of Sydney; Monash University
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Secretary of the Dharriwaa Elders Group, Indigenous Knowledge
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Associate Professor in Sociology and Anthropology, Monash University
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PhD Candidate, Western Sydney University
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Professor, School of the Built Environment, University of Technology Sydney
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Professor of Management and HRM, Southern Cross University