In its third edition, State of the Older Nation (SOTON) details the experiences and views of 2,750 Australians aged 50 and over, and this year paints a bleak picture.
Researchers at the National Ageing Research Institute are working with the National Mental Health Commission to understand the key issues for older adults to maintain mental health and support those living with mental illness and their carers.
The pandemic has affected our health, how we live, socialise, and how we connect with each other. We are helping the Australian Mental Health Commission to study these changes. Our part of the larger project focuses on the experience of people over 75.