There are many things we can do to optimise our health and remain active and engaged. The following information is about organisations, services and health tips to help you connect to activities that interest you.

http://www.seniorsonline.vic.gov.au...

http://www.seniorsonline.vic.gov.au/activeageing/index.html

The Commonwealth Seniors Health Card (CSHC) helps senior Australians with the cost of prescription medicines and other health services if you are of age pension age[1] but do not qualify for Age Pension.

http://www.centrelink.gov.au...

http://www.centrelink.gov.au/internet/internet.nsf/payments/conc_cards_cshc.htm

The Victorian Government funds services to support people with dementia, their families and carers. Services that can be of assistance to people with dementia and their families include: help with daily domestic tasks, providing a break for carers, as well as social opportunities, information and counselling.

http://www.health.vic.gov.au...

http://www.health.vic.gov.au/agedcare/services/dementia.htm

The guide is for practical use by architects, builders, care managers, facility owners, landscape designers, nurses, personal care assistants, students and others.

http://www.health.vic.gov.au...

http://www.health.vic.gov.au/dementia/

Personal Alert Victoria (PAV) is a 24 hour a day monitoring service for frail and isolated older people.

http://www.health.vic.gov.au...

http://www.health.vic.gov.au/agedcare/services/pav/index.htm

Provides information about low cost eye care services for older people including spectacles, contact lenses and eye examinations.

http://www.health.vic.gov.au...

http://www.health.vic.gov.au/agedcare/services/ves.htm