Elderly

Business & Economics
Special Report
The evolution of retirement living
The Household, Income and Labour Dynamics in Australia (HILDA) survey shows that living circumstances in retirement have changed over time, but social connections are generally strong

Health & Medicine
Ageing in Australia as an African migrant
Research reveals unique challenges facing older African migrants, particularly those living with disabilities

Health & Medicine
We should include older adults in medical AI design
As AI technology advances, understanding and integrating the perspectives of older adults can lead to more user-centred and effective AI solutions in healthcare

Health & Medicine
A hearing aid could extend your brain function by years
New research shows hearing aids can stabilise cognitive function for at least three years for older adults with hearing loss

Health & Medicine
Why everybody living with dementia needs regular eye tests
Researchers have developed a guide to dementia-friendly eyecare, supporting people living with dementia to see as well as possible, for as long as possible

Arts & Culture
The older Asian Australians boosting health literacy
COVID-19 exposed the shortcomings of Australia’s public health communication to older culturally and linguistically diverse communities

Health & Medicine
The key barriers to meaningful aged care reform
A record funding commitment has been made to fix an aged care system that’s failing older Australians, but how far does the new Budget go?

Politics & Society
Living in the crosshairs of COVID-19
It’s not a particularly pleasant prospect to die from COVID-19 – but I will soon face State and Commonwealth decisions that may cost me my life

Health & Medicine
Why we should worry more about anxiety in older adults
COVID-19 has caused particular psychological stress to older adults from heightened risk of severe illness to social restrictions. We need to know more about anxiety, a ‘silent killer’

Health & Medicine
Book extract
Is there a science to staying alive longer?
A new book applies the science of longevity to everyday life; this edited extract explores how the small daily decisions we make now can help us live better for longer