Changes to our eyes and ears occur as a result of disease, genetic factors, “wear and tear” and environmental factors.
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In 2012 the total cost of poor bone health in adults aged over 50 years was A$2.75 billion, and 64% of this cost was the direct cost associated with treating and managing fractures.
There are a number of myths associated with what happens to our brain and bodies as we age.
As our population ages and life expectancy increases so does the need for comprehensive health and care services for older people.
A model that has the body at the centre and a reductionist view of disease fails to respond to the suffering of the person.
Cells and processes in our body have existed for longer and longer periods of time.
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Professor of Nursing Aged Care (Dementia), University of Technology Sydney
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Director, Australian Catholic University
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Associate Professor, Faculty of Law, University of Technology Sydney
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Associate Professor of Psychology, University of South Australia
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Research Associate, London School of Economics and Political Science
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Research Fellow, Harvard Medical School, Research Fellow, Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health
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Professor, Health Law and Ageing Research Unit, Department of Forensic Medicine, Monash University
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NHMRC Senior Research Fellow, Centre for Cancer Biology, University of South Australia
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Professor of Medicine, University of Sydney
