The Ageing Ideal
It’s not how old you are, it's how you are old that matters - but a roadmap and some sage advice would be helpful!
This podcast series is for anyone who wants to know more about how we can live and age well and shape the future of aged care in Australia.
A podcast for all ages
The Ageing Ideal podcast series explores the perspectives and experiences of older people, their families, carers and those who live and work alongside them.
Through thought-provoking and insightful conversations, we dispel a few myths, challenge preconceptions, and offer a more positive outlook on ageing, aged care and the services and approaches that can bring joy and make life easier.
You’ll hear from:
- Older people
- Carers
- Families
- Experts in gerontology, psychology and aged care.
Series Two: Coming soon
We’re all ageing; it’s one of life’s greatest privileges.
The Ageing Ideal is not just another podcast about ageing. Each episode brings together people from all walks of life, their experience and asks questions to ignite a new conversation about getting older and how we can break down barriers.
We’re delighted to bring you Series Two, where the conversation gets even more interesting. We challenge the perception that older people need to be wrapped in cotton wool. We discuss love at any age, grand parenting, the concept of joy and ask the question, what would we say to our younger self in the episode Dear younger me.
Listen to Series One
20 Aug 2025
Strong at any age
You can be strong at any age. While it takes effort and commitment, are there limits to the physical activity and exercise we can do to keep our mind and body strong?
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Health and Wellness
23 Jul 2025
The ageing paradox
Once considered to diminish as people age, research is showing the contrary - that ageing can deliver an uptick in overall quality of life. It is referred to as The Ageing Paradox.
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Health and Wellness
04 Jun 2025
The good, the bad and the unspoken
The aged care sector has faced acute challenges in the last few years, with COVID further exposing cracks in the system and deepening a Royal Commission which was already underway.
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Organisational
23 Apr 2025
Let’s talk mental health
Ageing impacts the body in so many ways, with mental health and well-being often directly impacted. So, how can older Australians and carers stay on top of their mental health?
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Health and Wellness
11 Mar 2025
When the going gets tough
Many people are not fully prepared for caring for an ageing loved one. Host, Jacinta Parsons explores this dynamic and how the well-being of both parties can be addressed.
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Health and Wellness
10 Feb 2025
Growing older my way
Getting older does not mean your life has to stop, or that your impact needs to be less. Jacinta Parsons is joined by guests Merv Stanton and Loretta Simmons OAM.
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Health and Wellness
14 Aug 2024
Coming soon
Uniting AgeWell podcast, The Ageing Ideal, launches Wednesday 12 February.
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Health and Wellness
03 Apr 2024
Our Podcast
Uniting AgeWell's podcast series, The Ageing Ideal, explores the perspectives and experiences of older people, their families, carers and those who live and work alongside them.
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Meet the host
Jacinta Parsons is a broadcaster, radio maker, writer, and public speaker from Melbourne Australia.
Jacinta has published the groundbreaking and powerful book “A Question of Age” about women, ageing and the forever self in 2022.
She currently co-hosts the Friday Revue with Brian Nankervis on ABC Radio Melbourne. Her knowledge and compelling voice will lead you to a fresh understanding of the reality, and often unspoken impacts, of ageing.
