See us as active managers of our own health

Older & Bolder rejects images of older people as passive consumers of health care. We know that most older people take proactive steps to maximise good mental and physical health, and strive to stay socially engaged. Many older people also play an active role in supporting others’ well-being through caring for their spouses, relatives and friends.

• The planning and delivery of supports and services must recognise and support the active role older people play in maximising their own well-being and independence within periods of good and poor health.