The Latest Breaking News on Ageing

Elderly South Asian people ‘more likely to live in poor health, poverty and housing’

Exclusive: More than a quarter of households headed by someone aged 50 or above from a Bangladeshi or Pakistani background are living in poverty compared with white peers

The Independent UK · Nov 24, 2023

Long-Term Care Insurance: 10 Things You Should Know

A brief explainer on the most important things to know about long-term care insurance.

Kiplinger · Nov 24, 2023

Growing number of nurses experiencing suicidal thoughts, RCN says

The Royal College of Nursing has now commissioned research into the issue and is calling on the Government for more investment in support services.

The Independent UK · Nov 24, 2023

Almost one in five care homes close in past decade, figures show

Almost one in five care homes in Scotland has closed its doors in the past decade while the number of residents has fallen by just 6 per cent, new…

The National (Scotland) · Nov 21, 2023

‘Brahmins only’ crematorium in Odisha | Activists, political leaders demand the casteist practice be put to rest

A civic body in Odisha has drawn flak for operating a crematorium in which bodies of only Brahmins are cremated. The 155-year-old Kendrapara Municipality, the oldest civic body in the eastern State, has even put up a ‘Brahmin crematorium’ signage at the entrance of the burning ghat at Hazaribagicha locality…

The Hindu · Nov 21, 2023

Disabled people must work from home to do ‘their duty’, says UK minister

People with mobility and mental health problems should work from home or lose benefits under new policy

The Guardian - UK · Nov 21, 2023

Sunak to cut benefits for long-term sick unless they seek to work from home

Prime minister to tell people on universal credit to find jobs they can do from home or face benefit cut of £4,680

The Independent UK · Nov 21, 2023

S.S. Badrinath, founder of Chennai’s Sankara Nethralaya passes away

S.S. Badrinath, founder of Sankara Nethralaya, and eminent vitreoretinal surgeon, passed away on November 21.

The Hindu · Nov 21, 2023

Australians delaying doctor visits due to rising costs

Put off by surging prices, patients are increasingly delaying or skipping important appointments with doctors, dentists and medical health professionals.

AAP · Nov 21, 2023

Man charged with 'horrendous' attack on elderly woman

A man has been charged over the sexual assault of a 90-year-old woman after allegedly breaking into an aged-care facility on the NSW Central Coast.

AAP · Nov 20, 2023