Climate justice in an ageing world
The world is turning a blind eye to the need to address the profound link between the rapidly ageing population and climate change – leaving older people invisible in debates about how to address [...]
Effects of loneliness before and during the COVID-19 pandemic
The results highlight important conceptual considerations about loneliness among childless, and particularly unpartnered, older adults. [Bruno Arpino, Christine A. Mair, Nekehia T. Quashie and [...]
Suicide rates reveal the silent suffering of Australia’s ageing men
The tragedy of suicide is recognised as a major public health issue. This group is growing older, feeling alone and flying under the radar. [Rhys Mantell and Adrienne Withall – The [...]
Will the pandemic reframe loneliness and social isolation?
For many years, loneliness and social isolation were seen as a social problem among primarily older people and as a natural part of growing older. More recently, they have been framed as a public [...]
