Healthy ageing hub
Information and resources to help you look after yourself so you can stay well, keep your independence and enjoy life.
Future-proof your health
Wellbeing and social connection
Meaningful relationships can keep us happy and healthy. Dr Tessa King, Women’s Health GP at Jean Hailes for Women’s Health, discusses how to stay connected and care for your emotional health as you age – and when to have a mental health check-in with your doctor.
Bones, joints and ageing well
Shifts in hormones, particularly during menopause, can lead to bone and joint health changes as we age. Endocrinologist Dr Sonia Davison from the Jean Hailes Clinics shares practical advice on staying active, eating well and protecting your bones as you age.
How social connection supports healthy ageing
Bones, joints and ageing well – what every woman should know
Essential health checklists
Future-proof your health – the essential health checklist for women in their 50s
Future-proof your health – the essential health checklist for women in their 40s
Future-proof your health – the essential health checklist for women in their 60s
Future-proof your health – the essential health checklist for women in their 70s
Live well as you age
People in Australia are living longer and healthier lives than ever before. Healthy ageing means looking after yourself so you can stay well, keep your independence and enjoy life.
There are many ways to age well. It’s important to be active, eat a healthy diet, have regular health checks and stay connected with people in your life.
Learn more about how to look after your physical and mental health at this stage of life.
Nutrition and healthy ageing
As we age, our nutrition needs change. Jemma O’Hanlon, Advanced Accredited Practising Dietitian, shares her top nutrients for older women and budget-friendly food ideas. We also look at the diet ranked number one for health and a nutritious way to get your sugar fix (if you love sweets).
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Bladder health
Emotional wellbeing as you age
Memory and cognition as you age
Sex and sexual health as you age
Staying connected as you age
Nutrition and healthy eating as you age
Staying active as you age
Heart health and cardiovascular disease
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