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There’s a global trend towards ‘third age entrepreneurship’, but the motivations behind these senior start-ups might surprise.
Seniors wait after receiving a first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine at a vaccination clinic in Montréal, in March 2021.
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Older adults are assets, but they shouldn’t be commodities.
COVID-19 has intensified the UK’s digital divide.
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Internet access should be a basic human right.
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Distributing a vaccine is a bit like boarding a plane — we can’t all board at the same time. So who gets priority? There are a few reasons we should consider vaccinating older people first.
Strength training can improve bone density, muscle mass, and physical ability in older people.
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All exercise is beneficial for our overall health – regardless of age.
In Ventura, California, a woman who is social isolating greets a little boy who has come to visit.
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Prejudice toward older Americans can impact their physical and emotional health.
Protective measures, such as lockdown, might put older adults at great risk of elder abuse.
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Safety measures put in place to protect older people from contracting COVID-19 may also be placing them at greater risk of experiencing abuse.
Mary-Lou McCullagh, 83, inside her Ventura, California home, in isolation because of COVID-19. She and her husband Bob, 84, greet the little boy who lives across the street.
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What’s in a word? Plenty, when it comes to the choices we use to describe people over 60. Stigma against older people that has been evident during the COVID-19 pandemic shows why it’s time to change.
Elderly people form part of families and households, and fulfil important caregiving and economic roles.
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Households headed by the elderly are likely to be particularly vulnerable in the COVID-19 pandemic.
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We’ve got 6 tips and a tailored exercise program to help you keep active at home during the coronavirus pandemic.
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People of all ages need to work together to help keep society functional.
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More older Australians are carrying housing debt later in life, or not owning homes at all, but lack suitable alternatives to the family home. The result is lower incomes in retirement.
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A lot of claims have been made about the benefits of tai chi, but do they all stand up?
Group exercise significantly benefits older people.
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Research shows it generates future savings for society by lowering demand for health and social care services.
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This 1,000-year-old institution is not the solution to ageing Britain – here’s why.
The earlier you start saving for retirement, the better.
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That’s to meet your basic needs and have a little leftover for fun.
Do nursing home staff know and respect your cultural background or language? Here’s why that’s important.
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Australia’s rich diversity is reflected in its older population. It’s time our nursing homes do the same.
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Men and women who report a decrease in sexual activities are more likely to experience a deterioration in how they rate their overall level of health.
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The UK is facing a population crisis with birth rates at an all-time low.
Older Australians aspire to the security of owning their own home, but prefer smaller houses in their later years.
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Most older Australians want to live in a home they own, preferably in the middle and outer suburbs of a city. But increasing numbers look unlikely to realise their housing aspirations.