Bibliograph

Ageing matters., edited by Justin Healey

Type

Label

Ageing matters., edited by Justin Healey

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Intended audience

Adolescent

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Ageing matters.

Nature of contents

bibliography

Responsibility statement

edited by Justin Healey

Series statement

Issues in society, 457

Summary

Older people make up a significant proportion of Australia's population - over 1 in 7 people are aged 65 and over. Australians enjoy one of the highest life expectancies in the world, however the success of our collective ageing has revealed a range of challenges and evidence of failures in how we treat older people. Most older Australians are living longer and in better health than ever before, but while some groups thrive in retirement and into older age, others continue to face disadvantage and discrimination that affects both their health and opportunities for social and economic engagement. The recent Royal Commission into aged care has highlighted many troubling cases of neglect and abuse of frail, elderly people which has shocked the nation. Ageism is still widespread, and common stereotypes continue to undermine and stigmatise the capacities of older people. Ageing and older people should matter to us all

Target audience

adolescent

Contributor