There’s a great new website funded by the federal government that sets out to put all the healthy ageing information in one place.

Hilary O’Connell a Healthy Ageing Advisor and Occupational Therapist, explains to Luke Grant about LiveUp, a new free, nationwide, digital-first healthy ageing service which includes a screening tool with expert advice connecting older Australians to local services, support networks and assistive products and equipment that will help them to age independently, their way.

“The science shows that only 25% of ageing is attributed to the genes we inherit, the remaining 75% of ageing can be attributed to lifestyle choices we make! That’s why LiveUp is designed to give people a breadth of opportunities to maintain or even improve their independence and add life to years, not just years to life.”

“Older Australians will receive curated advice about low-cost products and equipment, known as assistive technology, that help with their activities of daily living. They can find locally relevant services and networks so they can stay supported and connected. The digital platform will grow and develop as we continue to add more resources to help people with their healthy ageing journey.”

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