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Latest news: Ageing

Ageing well

Wesley Smith walks us through the steps of keeping our body fit and healthy as we grow older.

Consultation opens on ACT’s next Age-Friendly City Plan

Minister Emma Davidson has opened community consultations on a 10-year plan to make Canberra a great place to grow older.

University of Canberra launches ageing health research centre

The University of Canberra has established the Centre for Ageing Research and Translation (CARAT) to improve health and aged care services.

Embrace independence with Capital Region Community Services

As we age, it’s natural to desire the freedom and comfort of living in our own homes for as long as possible. The good news is that there are in-home senior services designed to help you maintain your independence and make life more convenient.

Take control of your healthy ageing journey with LiveUp

As an occupational therapist with over 40 years of expertise in helping people age well, I am passionate about empowering people to take control of their ageing journey. A lot of people think...

Older Australians face ongoing ‘ageism’ discrimination

Ageism can be devastating for those who experience it, severely impacting individual life outcomes and preventing social progress, advocates say.

Call for national public education campaign on ageism

Ageism Awareness Day is on Saturday 7 October - a day to remind all Australians of the harmful and damaging effects of stereotyping, discrimination and mistreatment directed towards older people.

Longitudinal report reveals Canberrans’ PATH Through Life

Younger Canberrans are less physically and mentally healthy than older generations were at the same age, according to a longitudinal study.

Australia needs to plan for ageing population: PM

Anthony Albanese says the country needs to 'collectively plan' for an ageing demographic, as the government prepares to release the Intergenerational Report.

Time to find out your ‘real age’, researchers say

Researchers have developed a way to measure the "biological age" of a person, challenging a long-held belief that your age is determined by your date of birth.

Canberra artist crosses the ‘Threshold’ of ageing

For many women over a certain age, old is a dirty word, however, renowned Canberra multidisciplinary artist Judith Clingan believes it shouldn’t be. Combining her lived experience and that of other women, she created Threshold

Population smaller and older due to COVID

Australia's population growth stalled during the pandemic, leading to a drop in the country's long-term forecasts.

UC, local start-up test Balance Mat to gauge elderly fall risk

University of Canberra researchers have teamed up with Canberra start-up technology developers, Balance Mat, to test their new technology, which aims to make assessing fall risks in seniors more accurate and affordable.

Maggie Beer to star at COTA ACT Seniors Expo in May

Legendary Australian food celebrity Maggie Beer AO will be appearing at the COTA ACT Seniors Expo on Thursday 26 May at EPIC.

Mid-life myth: two thirds of singles aged 35+ believe they’re too old to date

Research suggests that two in three (69%) singles aged over 35 mistakenly believe they’re ‘too old’ for love.

Seniors advertising feature 2021

Check out the advertisers in this special 10-page Seniors feature for ideas on keeping fit, healthy and fully engaged in life as you age.

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