Getting the most out of life as we age
Mental health is top of mind leading up to World Suicide Prevention & RU OK Day. It is possible to prevent anxiety and depression – the leading cause of suicide – says our guest Prof Viviana Wuthrich – Macquarie University’s Director of the Centre for Ageing, Cognition and Wellbeing.
Ahead of Women’s Health Week, we look at new research findings that track women’s health from their 40s through to their 70s. And, we interview Carlotta, the much-loved star of stage and television.
Older Persons Advocacy Network’s Craig Gear OAM helps us understand the ins and outs of Home Care – how it’s accessed, who’s responsible and who pays for what. In Nostalgia Town we’re joined by the original celebrity chef, Elizabeth Chong AM.
Vietnam veterans and their families face ongoing battles from the devastating health effects of Agent Orange to suicide. We talk with president of the VVAA, Max Ball.
Then, in Nostalgia Town award-winning comedian and actress, Noeline Brown (pictured) reminisces about her career, the 60s, and the Vietnam war.
Take the deep foundation of knowledge of older workers, combined with fresh ideas and enthusiasm of younger workers, and you have a potent combination, presenting an abundance of rewards for employers. Dr Natasha Ginnivan from the University of NSW’s Ageing Futures Institute talks about that research revelation as well as the media diet that has entrenched negative perceptions of older people.
Professor Claudia Baldwin talks about adapting to climate change and how the effects are most acutely felt by the most vulnerable people in society. In Nostalgia Town, we welcome show biz royalty – the inspirational Toni Lamond – singer, actress, cabaret performer and comedian.
Yearly, 2.6 million road trips are taken by Australia’s Grey Nomads. NRMA’s Kris Ashton tells us about the joys and perils. In Nostalgia Town, Pop icon John Paul Young, talks to us about his life and music.
This week, Dr Sue Malta discusses finding love in later years and busts myths about sex and seniors. In Nostalgia Town we meet chair of the ABC, Ita Buttrose. who reflects on her fascinating life and career. Cryptocurrency gets the once over in Money Extra with Mark Monfort.
Currently aged care is suffering an acute work force crisis that is having a devastating impact. Lex Marinos and Patricia ‘Little Pattie’ Amphlett talk with CEO of Aged and Community Services of Australia, Paul Sadler about that issue, the financing of aged care, and more.
Renowned indigenous activist, Professor Gary Foley, joins us for Nostalgia Town. We also talk with the very clever, Dr Norman Swan about what’s good for us and, in Money Extra, Alice Mantel talks about grey divorces.