Learning tech when you’re older
COVID-19 has presented some of us with an opportunity*. Time at home in isolation means we can do all the things we never seemed to get around to – mending those jeans, doing a spot of painting and planting a herb garden. For people comfortable with technology, we’re able to stay in touch with our
Armchair Travel for the Intrepid (and for physical distancing!)
Since some of us are now faced with lots of time at home, finding some good things to watch on the goggle box has become a high priority. Not only can we take advantage of a bit of extra time, a little light viewing can help ease our minds. What better way to do that
Wisdom of the Elders: COVID-19 advice
About two weeks ago, we spoke with health consumers about ageing and COVID-19. They had some clear advice for health authorities. How quickly things move during a pandemic. Each day we see new responses and advice being disseminated to the public. Since this discussion took place, we have gone into lockdown and are flattening the
Wisdom of the Elders: Medical Concerns and COVID-19
Want to know what older people think about COVID-19? It may not be exactly what you imagine. Meet Jim, Anne and Helen. They share their personal perspective on their main concerns when it comes to coronavirus, ageing, caring and end-of-life planning. <>
Age, ageism and COVID-19
Ageism and age has had a spotlight placed on it because of COVID-19 and not necessarily in the way we would have hoped. Older people are more at risk of poor outcomes if they contract the COVID-19 virus. This has led to a range of responses in the media and healthcare settings, some of them
Leon’s Gift – crowdfunding for creative older people
When musician Luke Escombe stopped to pick up a hitchhiker just outside Bridgetown, WA in November 2016, he could never have dreamed that it would be the start of a life-changing friendship. The stranger who climbed into his car was wearing motorcycle leathers and sporting a wispy, tobacco-stained beard. He introduced himself as Leon. They
Longevity and ageism
Recently, campaigns on ageism have been more prevalent. #EveryAgeCounts from the Benevolent Society encourages us to pledge to stand for world without ageism (have you pledged?). As our population ages, so too awareness increases of how ageism can affect our lives, as older people and as older people in training. The Ageing Revolution recently guest
Co-designing health services with older people
We recently undertook a codesign workshop with the Health Alliance in Brisbane North. Close to 100 health professionals, allied health workers, community workers, older people and carers came together to focus on actions to improve the lives of older people. The energy on the day was fantastics, with participants powering through 4 hours of activities
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