Elderly

Business & Economics

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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

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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