Alzheimer’s Australia established the Consumer Dementia Research Network (CDRN) in 2010 in order to facilitate consumer involvement in research and knowledge translation. This network represents an exciting and innovative approach to consumer engagement in dementia research and knowledge translation.

The removal of barriers to the continued labour force participation of mature age Australians is an important policy priority - and one that carries significant weight when considering the demographic and labour supply futures for Australia.

Currently, there are 35 million people worldwide living with dementia, and as the population ages this is predicted to reach over 100 million by 2050. The estimated worldwide costs of dementia in 2010 were US$604 billion, and this cost is expected to increase by 85% by 2030. The economic and social impact of dementia on health care systems and on family carers makes it the major health challenge of this century.

Exercising in front of the TV with video games may be better than traditional exercise alone.

An Australian researcher is studying whether herbs can improve brain function as people age.

A survey out this week has shown that nearly half (47 per cent) of people aged over 55 are spending less in major retailers and shopping centres than they did a year ago.

Published by the National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER), Reskilling for encore careers for (what were once) retirement years, by Jane Figgis introduces the idea of encore careers as a way of encouraging people to stay connected with the workforce past the age of 65.

Encouraging older workers to stay in the workforce has become a policy priority. At the same time, the life expectancy of Australians has increased dramatically over the past several decades, effectively inserting a new stage in the life course, often called the 'third age'. This report explores the possibility of using that third age to embark on an encore career, a concept originating in the United States. The author then focuses on the role the VET sector might play in developing encore careers in Australia.

This is an "Ageing, Society And Social Policy intensive special topic16 - 18 March 2012" offered by the University of Melbourne.

National Seniors has welcomed the latest blueprint for unleashing the potential of older Australians but warned that unlike earlier reports it mustn’t be allowed to gather dust.

ACSA is delighted at Prime Minister Julia Gillard’s announcement that Mark Butler has been promoted to Federal Cabinet in the capacity as Minister for Mental Health and Ageing, with additional responsibility as Minister for Social Inclusion.

The latest edition of the ACSA Report is now available on -line.

Speaking at the Australian Industry Group Personnel and Industrial Relations Conference today, Age Discrimination Commissioner, Susan Ryan said that older people will continue to be pushed out of work at the expense of business productivity unless we start to reassess the way we think about the ideal employee.

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One of the significant challenges facing Australia is the ageing of the population. This challenge has led policy-makers to consider how older workers can be kept in the workforce.

This publication, produced in collaboration with the Aged Services Unit of Southern Cross University, is the sixth in The Benevolent Society's series of Community Aged Care Research to Practice Briefings.

Without a significant medical breakthrough, the number of Australians with dementia is expected to soar from an estimated 267,000 in 2011 to almost one million people by 2050.

One out of three elderly Americans covered under Medicare plans undergo surgery in the last year of their life, a new study shows.

This website and campaign will gather and publicise positive stories about older people, using them to remind the public of the varied and important ways older people contribute to Australian society.

To read the latest articles go to: http://www.humanrights.gov.au/age-positive/

This website and campaign will gather and publicise positive stories about older people, using them to remind the public of the varied and important ways older people contribute to Australian society.

To read the latest articles go to: http://www.humanrights.gov.au/age-positive/