iLA launch digital platform to help older Australians age independently

Independent Living Assessment (iLA) has launched 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.  

Independent Living Assessment was established in January 2020 by Indigo Australasia Incorporated (formerly Independent Living Centre WA). Their services support people with disability, older people, carers, health professionals and the aged care sector.

iLA was provided with funding from the Australian Government to create the website and screening tool that supports early intervention and delays premature decline of an older person’s capacity to live or function independently.

General Manager iLA, Andrea Morris advises that LiveUp will change the way older Australians approach ageing and explains “LiveUp gives older Australians the ideas, tools, and guidance to keep doing the things they already know and love, or to try something a bit different.  

“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.

“In simple terms, it creates a personal roadmap to take control of ageing. And that’s whether someone is starting to feel a twinge or two or is a great-grandparent who could use aids and equipment to support their day-to-day tasks at home or in the community.”  

By understanding how to take control of many of the changes that occur from ageing, older Australians can take action and enjoy a better quality of life. We all hold the key to ageing in our own hands and minds. 

LiveUp will be launched on Saturday 12th of February 2022

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