Older people
Alternative labels
Elderly
Older Australians
Older people with disabilities
Elderly with disabilities
Aged people
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A snapshot of inequality in Australia: research paper
This paper provides an update on the state of economic inequality in Australia, reviewing the period of the COVID-19 induced recession and recovery. It also deep dives into economic inequality for three cohorts - women, older people and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Journal article
A systems approach to assist policy action to prevent falls among community-dwelling older people in Australia
In this study, researchers searched for policy documents encompassing falls prevention among community-dwelling older adults in Australia published in the last 10 years that were authored or endorsed by federal or state government bodies.
Briefing paper
Translating policy into practice by engaging older persons and their carers as co-researchers
This paper identifies barriers and facilitators to research participation and engagement specifically experienced by older persons and their carers. It also examines approaches to optimise the participation of older persons and carers in participatory health research, with considerations for specific population groups.
Report
Media habits and misinformation susceptibility of adults aged 55 years and older
Studies suggest that a significant number of adults aged 55 years and older are online and that they may be particularly vulnerable to the impacts of false and misleading information. To explore this topic, the authors of this report conducted a survey of nearly 1,000 adults aged 55 years and older from across the United...
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Barriers and enablers to the multigenerational workforce
Australia’s population is ageing with life expectancy amongst the highest in the world. This research contributes to a small but growing body of literature on ageing in the workplace.