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Have a plan and a person/s - don't wait until a crisis and you are unwell to think about the future.
Stay connected - It can be hard to get out of your comfort zone but it is important to make the effort to have some social connections.
Make peace with technology - interactions via technology are now a reality and, in a lot of cases, unavoidable.
Know the basics of aged care - To access aged care, the starting point is My Aged Care where you apply and go through an assessment. You should also be aware that you have rights in aged care and that advocacy services like ADA Australia are here to support you with information and resolving issues.
Recognise and call out ageism - unfortunately our society tends not to value older people in the same way that other cultures do. We need to reclaim the word "old" to reflect the power of wisdom, experience and freedom of ageing.