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Introduction
This part of our website is devoted to your health. We’ve included information that will help you to better understand and manage a variety of health conditions as well as including information on independent living and safety, support for grief and loss, advice on how to maintain your health and well-being and useful information on medication management.
Help with health conditions
Here you’ll find plenty of information and resources on a variety of health issues that are sometimes associated with ageing, such as incontinence, hearing, sight and oral health, falls, mental health, chronic diseases, dementia and conditions requiring palliative care.
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Independent living and your safety
As we get older, we want to continue to live a safe and confident life as part of our communities. This section of our website contains advice on safety in the home, falls prevention and elder abuse.
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Grief, loss and support
Grief is a natural reaction to a painful loss. This section of our website describes the symptoms of grief and provides information about where you can go for support.
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Health and well-being
Getting older can be a productive and satisfying time: it needn't mean poorer health. Here you’ll find information on how to maintain your health through physical activity, healthy eating, keeping in touch and keeping your mind active, as well as information on how to get the help you need.
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Medication management
Older Australians are the country's largest users of medicines. While these assist in the treatment and prevention of disease, increase life expectancy and improve the quality of life for their users, medicines do have potential to cause harm if used incorrectly or inappropriately.
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Common questions
Here you will find a range of the most commonly asked questions for this section. It may help you find the information you are looking for.
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