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Learn more about active, healthy ageing! Read helpful stories about ageing well, expert advice, and easy exercises to help you stay independent.

Printable exercise sheets

Stay happier and healthier for longer with these easy-to-follow exercises.

Ways to warm up and stretch before gardening

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10 chair yoga poses for older people

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Balance exercises to try at home

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Hip health for older people

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Keeping your hands healthy tips and exercises

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Exercises to build ankle and foot strength

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Therapy dough recipe for healthy hands

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Seated resistance band exercises for strengthening

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Sit-to-stand exercise

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Ask Hilary

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How to take control of your ageing

Tackle the myth that you can't control how you age.

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Learning new skills as you age

You can learn new things as you get older!

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Healthy ageing articles

Learn how to take control of your ageing journey with helpful healthy ageing articles.

Staying in touch

Here are some ways you can keep your loved ones close, even if they're far away.

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Healthy meal prep

Tips for easy meal planning, preparing, and cooking.

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Veteran health and support

Learn about what's available to help.

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3 healthy and easy breakfasts

These 3 recipes require no cooking.

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3 simple but hearty meals

Try these 3 easy-to-cook recipes.

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10 foods for healthy bones

How your diet can help with osteoporosis.

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Nutrition for older people

Here's how your diet may need to change as you age.

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Things to do in retirement

Here are a few ideas for how you can spend your time.

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Preparing for retirement

Here are some important things to consider.

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The benefits of water aerobics

Learn about water aerobics for healthy ageing.

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Tips from a super ager

We interviewed 103-year-old Dr Gladys McGarey.

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Dance and healthy ageing

Learn about the health benefits of dancing.

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Art for healthy ageing

Learn about the health benefits of art and painting.

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Exercise for older people

Keep active as you age, with these helpful tips.

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Why you should try Tai Chi

Learn about the benefits of Tai Chi for older people.

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How to keep reading

Ways and reasons to keep reading as you age.

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Low-cost assistive tools

Make your life easier, on a budget.

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Identifying signs of elder abuse

And what you can do.

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Knowing your rights

Your rights as a consumer in Australia.

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Chair yoga for older people

All the reasons to try chair yoga.

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Personal safety alarms

Answers to frequently asked questions.

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10 tips for a good night's sleep

A quick guide to better sleep hygiene.

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Volunteering as you age

Find ways to get involved with your community.

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Visiting your local library

Find out what your library has to offer.

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10 ways to connect with grandchildren

Tips for time with your grandkids.

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Helpful products for bathroom safety

Improve safety in your bathroom.

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Protecting your eyes as you age

Easy ways to take care of your eyes.

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Make getting dressed easier

Tips and products to help you get dressed.

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Helpful kitchen assistive products

Make cooking and cleaning up easier.

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Helpful gardening assistive products

You can keep enjoying gardening!

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Brain health and dementia

Build reserves of healthy brain cells.

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Finding mental health support

Learn about your options.

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LGBTQIA+ support and services

Find inclusive services and support.

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Keeping connected with your community

Tips for social connection.

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Helpful products for craft activities

Creativity is good for you!

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Helpful mobile apps for ageing well

Discover apps for your mind and body.

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Eating for good health

Boost energy, improve mood and combat disease.

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Maintaining good oral health

Dental and general health are closely related.

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Bladder and bowel health

Learn how to support your bladder and bowel health.

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The importance of lifelong learning

Discover why it's good for you to learn new things.

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Staying hydrated

Tips and tools for staying hydrated and healthy.

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Maintaining your pelvic floor

Find out about your pelvic floor muscles.

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How to future-proof your home

Find helpful tips to stay in your home for longer.

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Staying sun safe

Simple steps you can take to keep safe in the sun.

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Healthy habits for men

Discover new habits for better health.

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5 tips to reduce stress

Learn 5 ways to calm your nervous system. 

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Tips for downsizing or moving house

Make moving house an easier experience.

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10 tips for creating healthy habits 

Learn how to build long term healthy habits.   

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Reclaiming your independence

Regain your independence today.

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Public transport, taxis, and ride sharing

Your travel options. 

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Exercise and osteoporosis

The benefits of movement for osteoporosis.

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Exercise for falls prevention

How you can reduce the risk of falls.

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Exercise for osteoarthritis

How to manage osteoarthritis with movement.

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Exercise and type 2 diabetes

The benefits of exercise for managing diabetes.

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Exercise and high blood pressure

How exercise benefits high blood pressure.

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Using a heat pack safely  

Learn how to relieve pain with heat safely.  

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Sleep and healthy ageing

Find out how good sleep helps you stay healthy.

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Gardening for healthy ageing

How gardening can help you stay healthy.

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Understanding cybersecurity 

Learn how to keep your information safe online.

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Exercise for healthy ageing

How exercise helps you LiveUp! 

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Using a password manager

Learn how to stay secure by using a password manager.

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Walking for healthy ageing

Reap the benefits of regular walking.

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Dealing with grief and loss

Learn how to deal with grief and recognise its signs.  

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