Healthy Ageing Quiz

Five older women use exercise bands while sitting in chairs

The Healthy Ageing Quiz aims to help Australians aged 50 years or older determine whether their current lifestyle supports healthy ageing. It provides guidance on strategies that support health and wellbeing.

If you are aged 50 years or older, we recommend you download and complete the Healthy Ageing Quiz in PDF format using the link below.

Download the Healthy Ageing Quiz in PDF

The quiz was updated in 2021 using the latest scientific evidence on healthy ageing.

The Healthy Ageing Quiz is intended to provide general advice that is applicable to most people. However, every person is different. Not all of the questions and recommendations in this quiz may be relevant to you. Please consider your own individual circumstances, and speak to your healthcare team if you are unsure about making any changes.

Many factors that influence a person’s health or their ability to make lifestyle changes are outside that person’s control. Please consider the Healthy Ageing Quiz as a guide to start conversations about healthy ageing with your GP, family or friends and to inspire you to take action where you can to improve your health and wellbeing.

Contact: Dr Jessica Cecil - [email protected]

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