An ageing population poses challenges

The hands of a resident at a nursing home as the ageing population is seen to be one of the top three challenges

The hands of a resident at a nursing home as the ageing population is seen to be one of the top three challenges Source: Press Association

Australians enjoy one of the highest life expectancies in the world, and are staying healthier for longer. While an increasing lifespan can be seen as one of the great achievements of modern society, it also highlights what some experts say is a lack of planning in how best to deal with this fundamental demographic change.



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