82-year-old man who wants to learn to swim has his wish fulfilled

As the Australian population continues to age, the majority of focus on the financial burden of ageing is centered on the residential aged care industry and in-home services. One forgotten portion of Australia’s elderly who also place a significant strain on taxpayer dollars are those that the majority of the population tend to forget about,... Read More

And elderly Chinese man – walking with the aid of two sticks – has been given a helping hand by a local police officer after he became caught in traffic. Crossing a seven-lane road in China’s bustling Mianyang would be intimidating for anyone. But for the elderly, who may not walk as quickly as others, crossing... Read More

The word’s population of elderly people – aged 70 or over – is expected to increase sharply in the coming decades. Many of these people will need some kind of care – and much of that care will come from family members who already have time-consuming jobs. Studies show that caregiving is widely considered to... Read More