By: Mark McCrindle
Australia is undergoing a longevity boom, with people living longer and as the population ages. Continue reading “Connection is Essential to Australia’s Longevity Boom”
Connection is Essential to Australia’s Longevity Boom
This Simple Act Can Really Make Your Life Count
By: Sheridan Voysey
One day in 2011, Emily Kenward was walking down Lavender Street in Brighton, UK. She’d walked this street many times before, but now saw it with fresh eyes. Continue reading “This Simple Act Can Really Make Your Life Count”
‘Old People’s Home for 4 Year Olds’ Coming to a Suburb Near You
By: Yvette McDonnell
Could an encounter between the elderly and preschoolers transform the lives of both generations? Continue reading “‘Old People’s Home for 4 Year Olds’ Coming to a Suburb Near You”
Carer Fatigue and Burnout: What Is and What To Do
By: Katelyn Tasker
Carers Australia defines carers as ‘people who provide unpaid care and support to family members and friends who have a disability, mental illness, chronic condition, terminal illness, an alcohol or other drug issue or who are frail aged’. Continue reading “Carer Fatigue and Burnout: What Is and What To Do”
The Sandwich Generation – Caught Between Caring for Children and Ageing Parents
By: Amy Cheng
Samuel* is the father of three children but is also now beginning to look after parents who are ageing.
Continue reading “The Sandwich Generation – Caught Between Caring for Children and Ageing Parents”
How Australia Could Fix Its Aged Care Workforce Challenge: Report
By: Amy Cheng
Australia will not have enough aged care workers within the next decade unless urgent action is taken to boost the workforce, a report has found. Continue reading “How Australia Could Fix Its Aged Care Workforce Challenge: Report”
5 Reasons to Spend Time with a Senior
By: Ange King
That smell? The one you think will never happen to you? It will.
Time to face reality, people.
But why embrace the truth sooner rather than later? Continue reading “5 Reasons to Spend Time with a Senior”