The problem with growing old in the USA

Published: Oct. 19, 2023, 5 p.m.

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The global population is ageing, but our systems are not keeping up.\\xa0 Elder care is becoming big business and that means it\'s more costly.\\xa0 Having fewer children means older people are more likely to have to provide for themselves in their twilight years.

In this episode of Global Truths Dr Keith Suter investigates why growing older in the US is harder and more expensive than it\'s ever been.

What can Australia learn from the Americans\' mistakes?

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