Exploding the myth that a ageing population is bad news 

By Lyn Uhlmann
Updated November 28 2013 - 11:23am, first published 10:00am
Sociologist, film and television producer, researcher, educator, and policy analyst Patricia Edgar has written a book, In Praise of Ageing, that argues an ageing population does not mean bad news for Australia's social and economic future. Patricia is pictured at Cleveland's Grand View Hotel, where she recently spoke to a full house about her book and about ageing well.Photo by Chris McCormack
Sociologist, film and television producer, researcher, educator, and policy analyst Patricia Edgar has written a book, In Praise of Ageing, that argues an ageing population does not mean bad news for Australia's social and economic future. Patricia is pictured at Cleveland's Grand View Hotel, where she recently spoke to a full house about her book and about ageing well.Photo by Chris McCormack
Exploding the myth that a ageing population is bad news 
Exploding the myth that a ageing population is bad news 

AT a time when economists are predicting doom for Australia's economy due to an ageing population, sociologist, film and television producer, researcher, educator, and policy analyst Patricia Edgar has written a book refuting their argument.