The Latest Breaking News on Ageing

Like many developed countries, France is facing an ageing population and low birth rate. Parliament this week approved a law that aims to help seniors "age well". After months of debate, however, MPs across the political spectrum worry the final bill isn't ambitious enough.

King Charles and Princess Kate are reportedly "closer than ever" after their time in hospital together

Nurses take their concerns over aged care reform to Canberra.

Elective surgeries have been cancelled across Adelaide as hospitals battle a shortage of beds and record ambulance ramping.

Letters: Readers respond to Adrian Chiles’s article about the death of his father and share their own experiences

Nurseries say they will be left out of pocket by offering more free places

Figuring out when it’s time and knowing how to talk about it are just the start. You also need info about estate plans, insurance and health care decisions.

Magistrates across the country want change to the Single Justice Procedure, but the government says it has ‘no plans’ for change

Three great pieces of advice helped us get through a horrible situation, says Marina McIntyre, the Guardian’s deputy audience editor