SUMMARY

The Ageing Well National Science Challenge is researching how to sustain health and wellbeing as people age, enabling all New Zealanders to reach their full potential into the later years of life.

Research includes work to optimise brain and body health, as well as to reduce disability and moderate the impact of age-related illness such as dementia, stroke, depression and frailty.

The Challenge aims to enhance the independence of older individuals and their families, and encourage age-friendly physical environments. It is working to ensure older people continue to live a meaningful life through social integration and engagement, in a society that values their ongoing contributions of knowledge and experience.

Host: University of Otago