ageing population

4 out of 5 older Australians would prefer not to go into residential aged care: Survey

Older Australians are suffering from significant aged-care anxiety, with most preferring to stay in their family home, a new survey…

Keeping cash crucial for older Australians

The Albanese government has released the details of a plan to ensure Australians are able to pay for essentials with…

Reimagining where we live: Empathetic aged care design

Innovative architectural design may not be what you traditionally think of when considering residential aged care spaces. However, with the…

Ageing population care sectors ‘next great test’

Aged care providers will buckle under Australia's ageing population unless swift action is taken to meet an oncoming wave of…

Older people with HIV are twice as likely to develop ageing-related genetic changes

In breakthrough research, scientists have discovered that older people with HIV have a higher prevalence of genetic blood cell mutations. …

For a bigger, better workforce

Aged-care leaders share strategies for meeting the surge in demand.  The workforce must gain about 78,000 employees in the next…