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New Ideas in Ageing

This podcast from the UNSW Ageing Futures Institute sorts the evidence from the hype, smashes outdated attitudes and incorrect assumptions, and paves the way to a better, smarter way of growing older.

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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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The Big Experience of Ageing | E1

Every living person around the world has one thing in common: we are all ageing.

In this introductory episode of the New Ideas in Ageing podcast we hear why understanding the whole experience of ageing and navigating an older world requires big thinking from diverse experts.

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Creating Age Diverse Workplaces | E2

If you’re over 50 - or as some research shows, even over 40 - and looking for work, there’s a good chance you’ve come up against some form of ageism - and it might have shocked you. 

Research shows that multigenerational workplaces - those with a mix of ages among the workers - are highly effective and productive. Why then, aren’t they more common? 

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Ageing Well through New Technology | E3

Have you ever crossed your fingers and thought to yourself that advances in science are going to transform, in a good way, your experience of growing older?

This episode explores how technology, if appropriately co-designed, can transform ageing as an experience for all of us.

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Ageing and Your Home | E4

Where is home for you? Do you live alone or with your partner in a house or an apartment? Do you live with family members or with your adult children, or perhaps even your own parents? 

This episode discusses the kind of homes and households we live in and how they can influence our experience as we grow older.  

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Is Dementia an Inevitable Part of Ageing? | E5

Dementia has long been seen as a normal part of ageing...but does it have to be?

This episode helps us find an answer to the big question is dementia an inevitable part of ageing?

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Ageing and the Machine – Meet Viv | E6

Not so long ago the idea of talking to your phone or your car might have been difficult to imagine, yet for many of us it’s become part of daily life.

What if this relationship with technology extended to a virtual reality companions for older people?  

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How Inequities Impact Our Ability to Age Well | E7

Ever listened to advice about healthy ageing and thought, it’s all very well to have a good diet and exercise routine, but some of us are too busy working or don’t have easy access to affordable fresh foods?

This episode discusses the challenges and inequities that impact our ability to age well that can be beyond our personal control.

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Want to know more? 

For the latest news and research from UNSW Ageing Futures Institute follow us on  or get in contact with us to subscribe to our newsletter and learn more about our work at ageingfutures@unsw.edu.au

About our host

is a Sydney-based writer, editor and communications professional with a special interest in ageing.  She is co-chair of the NSW Division of the Australian Association of Gerontology (AAG) and was founding editor of Australian Ageing Agenda.