ageing

An elderly woman looking uncomfortable fans herself

4 ways to support someone with dementia during extreme heat

29 Sep 2023

Extreme heat and bushfires bring unique challenges for someone with dementia. Here’s how we can all play a part in helping them stay safe and cool this spring and summer.

lonely corridor with walker in a nursing home

The aged care system has failed Aboriginal people. Here's what Elders say needs to change

15 Sep 2023

Aboriginal Elders play an important role as community leaders and cultural knowledge holders. Supporting this aspect of ageing well is crucial.

Cover of Australian Government Intergenerational Report 2023

Slower ageing, but slower economic growth: the Intergenerational Report in 7 charts

25 Aug 2023

The latest Intergenerational Report shows Australia less old than it was going to be, but poorer. And eventually needing to pay more tax.

Rear view of a grey-haired person clutching their head over a wooden table

Dementia and self-harm: why it's crucial to support patients in first year after diagnosis

02 May 2023

Researchers uncover evidence in hospital data showing link between dementia and self-harm.

Three older women laughing in activewear at the park

Social interaction reduces dementia risk and increases longevity: study

28 Apr 2023

Having good social connections is linked to better brain health and a longer life.

An elderly person walking up a flight of stairs

Most older Australians aren’t in aged care. Policy blind spots mean they live in communities that aren’t age-friendly

31 Oct 2022

A study of 85 policies at all levels of government shows the focus in Australia is on residential care homes. Most older people are not in care, but their need for age-friendly cities is overlooked