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New Ideas in Ageing

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by UNSW Ageing Futures Institute

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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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August 29, 2024

How Inequities Impact Our Ability to Age Well | Episode 7

<p>Have you ever listened to all the advice about healthy ageing and thought, <em>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</em>? Or maybe you live in an area where there are fewer health services and limited options for social activity.    </p> <p><br></p> <p>In this episode, we hear from <a href="https://www.unsw.edu.au/staff/rebecca-ivers" target="_blank">Professor Rebecca Ivers AM</a> as we talk about some of the challenges and inequities that impact our ability to age well that can be beyond our personal control.</p> <p><br></p> <p><br></p> <p><strong>Want to know more? </strong></p> <p>For the latest news and research from UNSW Ageing Futures Institute follow us on <a href="https://au.linkedin.com/company/ageingfutures" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a> or get in contact with us to subscribe to our newsletter and learn more about our work at <a href="mailto:ageingfutures@unsw.edu.au" target="_blank">ageingfutures@unsw.edu.au</a></p>

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August 29, 2024

Ageing and the Machine - Meet Viv | Episode 6

<p>Not so long ago the idea of talking to your phone or your car or your sound system might have been difficult to imagine. Yet for many of us it’s become part of daily life. But what about if that relationship with technology extended to a virtual reality companion?  </p> <p><br></p> <p><a href="https://www.unsw.edu.au/staff/jill-bennett" target="_blank">Professor Jill Bennet</a> is Lead Investigator of the <em>Self and Society </em>research theme at the UNSW Ageing Futures Institute. In this episode, Professor Bennett will discuss her work that combines art and science methodologies to explore new ways to manage loneliness and anxiety for people living with cognitive impairment at home. <br></p> <p><br></p> <p><strong>Want to know more? </strong></p> <p>For the latest news and research from UNSW Ageing Futures Institute follow us on <a href="https://au.linkedin.com/company/ageingfutures" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a> or get in contact with us to subscribe to our newsletter and learn more about our work at <a href="mailto:ageingfutures@unsw.edu.au" target="_blank">ageingfutures@unsw.edu.au</a></p>

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August 29, 2024

Is Dementia an Inevitable Part of Ageing? | Episode 5

<p>If you listened to the first episode of this podcast, you will already be familiar with <a href="https://www.unsw.edu.au/staff/kaarin-anstey" target="_blank">Scientia Professor Kaarin Anstey</a> - who introduced us to this whole big topic of ageing. </p> <p><br></p> <p>In this episode we narrow down and focus on a subject on which Professor Anstey is extremely eminent and that is dementia. In fact, she’s the first Australian academic to be appointed to the <a href="https://www.worlddementiacouncil.org/about-us/council-members" target="_blank">World Dementia Council</a>. Kaarin will provide insights into dementia as we age - and help us find answer to the big question <em>is dementia an inevitable part of ageing?</em></p> <p><br></p> <p><strong>Want to know more? </strong></p> <p>For the latest news and research from UNSW Ageing Futures Institute follow us on <a href="https://au.linkedin.com/company/ageingfutures" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a> or get in contact with us to subscribe to our newsletter and learn more about our work at <a href="mailto:ageingfutures@unsw.edu.au" target="_blank">ageingfutures@unsw.edu.au</a></p>

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What is New Ideas in Ageing?

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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This podcast updates weekly.

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