ageism

Study finds ageism worsens health outcomes for aged care patients

As part of research into ageism's effect on older people's health, the Australian Human Rights Commission (AHRC) held educational workshops…

Frail lives matter: opinion

Open letter to Tom Symondson, chief of the Aged and Community Care Providers Association (ACCPA). Come on, Tom, when will…

New study links AI to ageism: podcast

An award-winning sociologist is spreading awareness about how artificial intelligence (AI) in aged care could exacerbate ageism within the community.…

Guide fights ageism through language

An advocacy group has released a manual for aged care workers to help reduce the impact of ageism on residents.…

Ageism may be driving homelessness numbers up: podcast

A manager of an aged care provider has said ageist attitudes may be behind the rising number of homelessness among…

Ageism may be the result, but is it the cause? – opinion

This is a difficult time for aged care in Australia in so many ways. We know this from personal experience…

Painting centenarians to fight ageism: podcast

Olivia Daniel and her painting of 100- year-old Helene. Fifteen-year-old Olivia Daniel likes to paint and sculpt. She used her…

Is aged care an ageist institution? opinion

Ever wondered why aged care is full of passionate, good, caring people, yet the care older residents get is often…

Why words matter when we talk about age

Discrimination on the basis of age is illegal in Australia, but we still see prejudice reflected through the way we…

Ageism affects everyone in 2021: report

Ageism remains the most accepted form of prejudice in the country, with 90 per cent of Australians agreeing that it…

COVID-19 is fuelling ageism in Australia

As Australia’s largest cities grapple with the spread of the delta virus, experts are drawing attention towards a growing outbreak…

Age should be no barrier in the workplace: opinion

In the third decade of the 21st Century, it is not only disappointing but genuinely puzzling that ageism still exists…

Ageism and selfies: why are older people reluctant to take and share selfies online?

Over half of Older Australians are reluctant to share photos online due to a fear of being ridiculed, according to new…