Aged Care Revolution: The Next Generation of Stay-At-Home Grannies

Baby boomers are expected to age differently and to be "old" for longer than previous generations. But, with an aged care system that's "creaking to the point of collapse", policymakers and providers have their work cut out for them. A shake-up is expected following a set of recommendations for caring for older Australians, due to be released by the Productivity Commission shortly. While plans to accommodate ageing in place – living at home until you die – may not come up well on a cost-benefit analysis, they are in the comfort zone for a generation that's used to getting what it wants and look set to go ahead.