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

Many older Australians are financially supporting their adult children well into retirement. New research shows this ongoing dependence may be contributing to depression and declining mental health in older age. Read More

  Older people are often overlooked and marginalised, says Dallas painter, Amy Werntz. “Our culture is obsessed with the idea that youth equals beauty.” But Ms Werntz believes life lays an imprint on the faces and bodies of older people that is beautiful: it’s the reason she has developed a self-described “obsession” with painting portraits of older... Read More

The single mother of three has multiple degrees, has worked in at least three different industries, and suffered the loss of a parent after years of being their carer. Read More