Growing older should never mean being forgotten.

1. Regular, enjoyable physical activity.
2. A balanced diet and enough fluids.
3. Regular check-ups, including blood pressure and blood sugar checks.
4. Taking prescribed medicines as directed and having them reviewed.
5. Staying socially connected and keeping the mind active.
6. Avoiding tobacco and limiting alcohol.

A clinician can advise on what suits your own health.

Untreated, it can raise the risk of stroke, heart disease and kidney problems. A health worker can measure blood pressure, and only a clinician can say whether a person has hypertension and how to manage it.

General lifestyle steps that help many people: eat less salt, stay active, avoid tobacco, limit alcohol, and keep regular check-ups. Never stop or change blood pressure medicine without speaking to your clinician.

General points: balanced meals, regular activity, regular check-ups, and attention to eye and foot care. Testing, diagnosis and treatment must be done by a clinician.

1. Vegetables and fruit every day.
2. Whole grains, beans and lentils.
3. Some protein, such as fish, eggs, milk products or pulses.
4. Less salt, sugar and fried or heavily processed food.

WHO suggests keeping salt below 5 grams a day. If appetite is poor, weight is changing, or a condition such as diabetes or kidney disease needs a special diet, ask a clinician or nutritionist.

General tips:

1. Offer small drinks regularly through the day instead of waiting for thirst.
2. Keep a drink within easy reach.
3. Water, soups and fruit all help.

Some conditions, such as heart or kidney disease, may limit fluids. Ask the clinician how much is right for the person. This is general guidance, not personal advice.

1. Moderate activity such as brisk walking, for 150 to 300 minutes spread across the week.
2. Muscle-strengthening activities on 2 or more days.
3. Balance exercises on 3 or more days to help prevent falls.

Start gently and build up. People with heart conditions, joint problems or recent illness should ask their clinician what is safe.

If taking medicine is hard because of side effects, cost or confusion, do not quietly change it. Tell the prescriber or pharmacist so they can help. If a dose is missed, ask the pharmacist what to do for that specific medicine.

Tip: bring all medicines, including herbal products, to the review.

1. Link them to a daily habit, such as breakfast.
2. Use a weekly pill organiser, filled with help from the pharmacist or a caregiver.
3. Set phone or alarm reminders.
4. Keep a simple written list of what is taken and when.
5. Bring the list to every appointment.

Ask the pharmacist before changing how medicines are organised.

1. Ask what matters to them and involve them in decisions.
2. Help with appointments, medicines lists and transport.
3. Encourage regular meals, drinks and gentle activity.
4. Make the home safer (lighting, clear floors, non-slip mats).
5. Keep in touch, since loneliness affects health.
6. Notice changes and tell a health worker.

Look after your own wellbeing too. Caregiving can be tiring.

1. Reminders and getting to appointments.
2. Daily needs such as meals, drinks, hygiene and mobility, as needed.
3. Noticing changes and passing them to a health worker.
4. Respecting the older adult's privacy and choices.

Caregivers support care. They are not expected to diagnose, adjust medicines or make clinical decisions. In EverWell, a caregiver's access is only what the older adult consents to.

1. Agree a regular check-in, such as a daily call or a visit from a neighbour, relative or Community Health Promoter.
2. Keep important phone numbers large, written and near the phone.
3. Make sure food, clean water and medicines are easy to reach.
4. Make the home safer to reduce falls.
5. Stay alert to changes in eating, sleep, mood or memory and tell a health worker.

Always involve the older adult in these choices. Independence and dignity matter.

1. Keep floors clear and well lit, especially paths to the toilet at night.
2. Fix loose rugs and use non-slip mats in the bathroom.
3. Encourage balance and strength exercise.
4. Check that shoes fit well and grip.
5. Ask a clinician to review eyesight and medicines if falls happen.

After a serious fall, with head injury, severe pain or inability to stand, seek medical help right away.

General ways to protect yourself:

1. Share tasks with other relatives, neighbours or community health workers.
2. Take short breaks and keep some time for yourself.
3. Keep eating, resting and moving as well as you can.
4. Talk to someone you trust, or to a health worker, about how you feel.

Needing help is not failure. If you feel unable to cope, or have thoughts of harming yourself, please contact a health professional or emergency services now.

1. Write down your main concerns and any changes since the last visit.
2. Bring a list of all medicines and supplements.
3. Bring any previous reports or the follow-up note.
4. Ask a family member to come along if you would like support.
5. During the visit, ask: What is the problem? What should I do? When should I return? Who do I call if it gets worse?
6. Write down the answers before you leave.

If an appointment is missed, contact the clinic soon and rebook rather than waiting for symptoms.

1. Keeping the date on a calendar and sending a reminder the day before.
2. Arranging transport or accompanying them.
3. Helping prepare questions and medicine lists.
4. Contacting the clinic quickly to rebook if a visit is missed.

Always respect the older adult's wishes about who is involved.