How Inequities Impact Our Ability to Age Well

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New Ideas in Ageing

UNSW Ageing Futures Institute

7 episodes

6 days ago

By 2050, the number of people aged 65 and older worldwide is expected to more than double. But are we truly prepared for this dramatic demographic shift? Welcome to New Ideas in Ageing, a podcast series where we explore the future of ageing in our rapidly evolving world. Over seven episodes, the UNSW Ageing Futures Institute brings together world-leading experts from diverse fields - psychology, health, urban planning, the arts, engineering and more - to uncover innovative approaches to optimise the ageing experience, not just for individuals, but for society as a whole.

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How Inequities Impact Our Ability to Age Well | Episode 7

New Ideas in Ageing

28 minutes 32 seconds

1 year ago

How Inequities Impact Our Ability to Age Well | Episode 7

Have you ever listened to all the advice about healthy ageing and thought, it’s all very well to have a diet rich in oily fish and fresh veggies and do all that exercise, but some of us are too busy working or don’t have easy access to affordable fresh foods? Or maybe you live in an area where there are fewer health services and limited options for social activity.    

In this episode, we hear from Professor Rebecca Ivers AM as we talk about some of the challenges and inequities that impact our ability to age well that can be beyond our personal control.

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