Wednesday 31 March, 2021 Free and easy way to age well and maintain independence say healthcare experts as new LifeCurve™ app is launched Stay stronger for longer and add life to your years is the message as the LifeCurve™ app is launched today (Wednesday 31 March). Based on international research, the free and simple-to-use phone and mobile device app gives older adults the ability to live better by learning easy ways to stay active and independent. “As we age it may feel like our bodies are slowing down,” says Bay of Plenty District Health Board (BOPDHB) LifeCurve™ Project Lead Kathy Everitt. “But research shows we can make a difference to how we age, and getting older does not have to mean losing independence. No matter what age we are, small changes like adding more movement into our lives can make a big difference.” How does it work? You can find and download the app in the Apple or Android (Google) app stores by searching for ‘LifeCurve’. Alternatively you can go to the website https://bayofplenty.lifecurve.co.nz and click on the orange tab labelled ‘Start using the LifeCurve’. Don’t worry if you don’t have a smartphone or need help with accessing and using the app, you can choose someone to support you. This could be a family member, friend or Hauora (GP/Health Provider). Once you register for the app, you simply answer 19 questions about your ability to do some everyday activities. Research shows people generally lose the ability to do these everyday activities in a particular order as they age. These are activities such as cutting your own toenails, walking up and down stairs, cooking a hot meal or completing heavy housework.
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