Episode 100 - Older Adults and their Health and Wellbeing

Australia has approximately 4.2 million people aged 65 and over. The world's population is ageing fast, in 2020, 1 billion people are 60 years or over (WHO). Older adults come from a diverse range of ages, socioeconomic, life experiences, and lifestyle backgrounds. These factors all influence the aging process and affect health and wellbeing. References https://www.aihw.gov.au/reports-data/population-groups/older-people https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/mental-health-of-older-adults