New research says we should discard conventional ways of analyzing what it means to age. It’s how well people function that counts.
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Without affordable and secure housing that meets the needs of older Australians, the nation cannot hope to sustain the productivity that is needed to secure future prosperity.
Bionic trousers could use artificial muscles to help wearers move about – and soft robotics technology will make the clothing comfortable and maybe even stylish.
With more health information going online, it has never been easier to proactively manage our health. Problem is, the people who would benefit the most are using it the least.
Malnutrition is a significant issue around the world, especially in developing countries. But it’s not just a problem for poor nations; a large number of older Australians also suffer from this insidious…
By 2030, the last of the Baby Boomer generation will have turned 65 years old, putting the population of “senior boomers” in the United States at approximately 71 million. Currently, only about 7,000 certified…
Researchers at Princeton University have found a serious gender gap in the amount of care adult children give their elderly…
People aged between 50 and 89 who use email or are internet “literate” perform better in memory and cognitive tests, a recent…
We live in an ageing society, with the global median age rising steadily. Australia’s economic viability will increasingly rely on retaining older people in the workforce for longer. This, of course, relies…
Older adults are the fastest-growing demographic on online dating websites, with those aged 50-plus making up 22% of members on Australia’s leading internet dating site. In this episode of TCTV, Sue Malta…
Older adults are the fastest-growing demographic on online dating websites, so much so that there has been a recent proliferation of sites catering specifically for the senior market, such as DatingOver60s…
The federal parliament has established a far-reaching inquiry into affordable housing. The terms of reference make only two specific references to issues affecting older people, but it is essential that…
Stories about “population ageing” often have a number of things in common – it is bad, it is new, and it will overwhelm us all. The major fear is a burden of cost and caring that more older people will…
Few states mandate that doctors or other health professionals must report unfit drivers to licensing authorities – and for good reason. Driving is an everyday practice for many Australians, but that doesn’t…
Most people would agree with Jeremy Hunt that isolation and loneliness are bad things and that we should try to make sure that older people (and everyone else) do not suffer from them. So far so good…
It should come as no surprise to anyone that there is a growing crisis in adult social care. Policymakers, practitioners and people using services alike all argue that the current system is fundamentally…
Last year, having recently lost her life partner, 78-year old Miriam* was advised by her children that the family home was now “too big” for her to live in. She sold her property and moved into the home…
Neighbourhood watch groups should apply for care status and provide help for older people to counter Britain’s “uncivilised” attitude to pensioners. As well as looking out for potential burglars and keeping…
The tragic case of 88 year-old Cynthia Thoresen recently made headlines in Queensland. Mrs Thoresen’s sad decline and the extent of her injuries have been comprehensively documented. Despite shocking neglect…
Retirement can be detrimental to both mental and physical health, according to researchers at the Institute of Economic Affairs…
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Professor, Health Law and Ageing Research Unit, Department of Forensic Medicine, Monash University
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Professor of Law, Discipline of Law, Justice and Society, University of South Australia
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Associate Professor of Medicine and Geriatrics, University of Virginia
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Senior Research Fellow and Deputy Unit Head, Twins Research Australia and MyBRISK Centre of Research Excellence in Breast Cancer Risk; Melbourne School of Population & Global Health, The University of Melbourne
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Vice-Chancellor's Research Fellow, School of Health and Biomedical Sciences, RMIT University
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Assistant Professor, Department of Finance, HEC Montréal
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Assistant Professor, Economics, Carleton University
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Professor of Economics, emeritus, Stony Brook University (The State University of New York)
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Associate Professor in Criminal Law, Durham University
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Director of the International Laboratory of Demography and Human Capital, Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration
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Adjunct Professor, Aging and retirement Researcher and Practitioner, Soft Skills Trainer, Concordia University
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Emeritus Professor La Trobe University, La Trobe University
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Assistant Professor, Economics, University of Groningen
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Professeure titulaire en Sciences Economiques, Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM)
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Research director (CNRS), Toulouse School of Economics – École d'Économie de Toulouse
