The Latest Breaking News on Ageing

Over four in five adults feel it is more important than ever to be 'financially savvy'

More than a fifth are using financial apps more compared to a year ago - as almost half have three or more such apps downloaded on their smartphones

Daily Mirror · Apr 19, 2023

'I quit my job to care for my parents - the 'sandwich generation' need more support'

After 43,000 women in the UK left their jobs last year to care for family members, mum-of-two Hayley Timson is sharing the reality of the 'sandwich generation', juggling elderly parents and young kids

Daily Mirror · Apr 19, 2023

Doctors reveal heartbreaking name many patients call out before they die

End-of-life carers say patients preparing to say goodbye often tell them about their dying regrets, which often include working their life away or worrying about their appearance

Daily Mirror · Apr 19, 2023

Life expectancy for northern babies ‘a year less than’ others in England

The new Health Equity North institute of experts has reported other worrying inequalities too.

The Independent UK · Apr 18, 2023

Aged care broken: workforce shortages a 'genuine concern'

"You get to the point (where) there's all these people who need care and we don't have enough staff ... what do we actually do with those people?"

Newcastle Herald · Apr 18, 2023

Peter Attia says we have more knowledge than we use to stop deterioration from ageing

US physician Peter Attia argues that we put too much thought into extending longevity, and not enough into making the last years of our lives healthy and happy ones.

ABC News · Apr 18, 2023

Advocate hopeful of single parent support in budget

The federal government is under pressure to boost funding for disadvantaged people in the May budget, with advocates saying there is a clear case for it.

AAP · Apr 18, 2023

Questions over Falkirk health care underspend as GPs under 'extreme pressure'

Much of the money has been pledged to improve community services but remains unspent

Daily Record · Apr 18, 2023

'Serious concerns' over £8.5m Musselburgh care home as inspectors rate it 'weak'

The care home was warned it could have its registration cancelled if it did not improve amid concerns that residents with continence issues were only receiving a shower or bath once a week and needed to be encouraged to get out of bed more

Edinburgh Live · Apr 18, 2023

Aged care sector warns Albanese government’s planned $4.8bn spend not enough to keep homes open

Growing demand and ageing population expected to drive up costs by 23% in fifth-largest area of government expenditure

The Guardian - AU · Apr 18, 2023