Elderly
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
Arts & Culture
Isolation, my Dad and me
Social isolation is a double-edged sword especially for some older people. Although COVID-19 can kill, so too can loneliness
Sciences & Technology
Keeping aged care residents connected
As COVID-19 increasingly impacts on our day-to-day lives, people in aged care homes are already isolated. But new technologies can play a role keeping residents connected
Health & Medicine
Protecting our ageing population from COVID-19
While Australia works to prevent the spread of COVID-19, there are extra health considerations when it comes to older Australians and our ageing society