Tips for writing an advanced care directive
Advanced care directives are documents that state your preferences for future medical care, should you lose the capacity to make decisions.
We’re not just living for longer – we’re staying healthier for longer, too
In the 12 years to 2015, life expectancy in Australia increased by 2.3 years for men (to 80.4) and 1.6 years for women (to 84.6). Our health-adjusted life expectancy increased along with it – by two years for men (to 71.5) and 1.3 years for women (to 74.4).
Health Check: Why do women live longer than men?
In Australia, an average baby boy born in 2016 could expect to live to 80, while a baby girl born at the same time could expect to live until closer to 85. A similar gap in life expectancy between men and women is seen around the world.
Confused about aged care in the home? These 10 charts explain how it works
Most Australians want to stay in their homes for as long as possible as they advance in age. And the nation’s aged care system provides subsidies to support this choice. But the commission heard evidence that ageing Australians face an average wait of 18-24 months for a home care package.
Grey nomad lifestyle provides a model for living remotely
There are tens of thousands of retired adults travelling independently across the continent at any given time in search of adventure, warmer weather and camaraderie after a lifetime of hard work.
Some brain training programs are backed by evidence. Here’s how to pick them
Brain training has been touted as a way to prevent age-related cognitive decline. Many products are available for purchase. But are any actually effective?
Grey dawn or the twilight years? Let’s talk about growing old
The most recent National Press Club forum on aged care has once again put the spotlight on the “longevity revolution” and attitudes towards Australia’s ageing population.
Most common causes of death #5: Diabetes
This is the final in the How Australians Die series that focuses on the country’s top five causes of death and how we can drive down rates of these illnesses. Previous series articles were on heart diseases and stroke, cancers, dementia and chronic lower respiratory diseases.
Most common causes of death #4: Chronic lower respiratory diseases
This is the fourth in the How Australians Die series that focuses on the country’s top five causes of death and how we can drive down rates of these illnesses. Tomorrow’s piece will explore the fifth leading cause of death: diabetes.
Most common causes of death #3: Dementia (Alzheimer’s)
This is the third in the How Australians Die series that focuses on the country’s top five causes of death and how we can drive down rates of these illnesses. Tomorrow’s piece will explore the fourth leading cause of death: chronic lower respiratory diseases.
Most common causes of death #2: Cancers
This is the second in the How Australians Die series that focuses on the country’s top five causes of death and how we can drive down rates of these illnesses.
Most common causes of death #1: Heart diseases and stroke
This is the first in the How Australians Die series that focuses on the country’s top five causes of death and how we can drive down rates of these illnesses.
