Human Interest
We believe that older people are undervalued in society, and we are doing everything we can to change that perception. Let's celebrate and bring to light the colourful lives and real stories of older people.
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The day I finally called myself a carer, and how it changed who I became

Becoming a carer can change far more than your daily routine. In this personal reflection, family mediator and author Rosemary Gattuso shares how caring for her parents gradually reshaped her identity, independence and sense of self, and why accepting the word “carer” became an important turning point in understanding what she had lost, what she had gained and who she was becoming. Read More

For seniors, the world outside can hold a lifetime of stories

For Daphne, watching people pass by her window was more than a pastime. It kept her connected to the world around her while bringing back memories of the life she shared with William. Storyteller Michael Preston reflects on ageing, memory and the quiet ways seniors stay connected. Read More

Would you write off a $50,000 loan to keep the peace with your child?

A grandmother wants to know whether she is wrong for insisting her adult son pay back the $50,000 she and her husband lent him for a home. Her daughters repaid theirs in full, but he has paid just $500 this year. Should she chase the debt or let it go? Read More
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