SEMINAR: IHS seminar: Caring for an ageing population

“The great secret that all old people share is that you really haven't changed in seventy or eighty years. Your body changes, but you don't change at all. And that, of course, causes great confusion.” Doris Lessing

A fast growing demographic is people in their nineties, but these people are the least likely to be happy with their quality of life. What values do Australians hold about caring for our elders? What can we look forward to, as an ageing community, and as individulas? Professor of geriatric medicine Leon Flicker dispels some myths about ageing; physiotherapist Faye Bastow shares professional and personal insights into aged care; and Jenny Davis speaks about tapping a rich vein of wisdom and story through Agelink theatre. Audience discussion is invited after the talks. All are welcome. There is no charge to attend.