Aging in place — how smart design keeps you home longer

Where would you prefer to age: in an institution or your own home? The recent Four Corners episode The Waiting Game investigated how the current aged care support system is failing thousands of Australians who want to stay in their own home as they age. It’s a dire situation with many vulnerable older people being left in precarious scenarios. But what if good design could make ageing in place easier, safer and more comfortable?Guest: Professor Phillippa Carnemolla, School of Architecture and Built Environment at the University of Technology Sydney